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Hart Field-Site Group. 30 years of research and demonstration. Hart Field-Site Group Inc. Harrington Seed Destructor (HSD) Project. On farm demonstration with JD9650STS and trailed HSD Cage Mill destroys 90-95% weed seeds in chaff fraction - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Hart Field-Site Group
30 years of research and demonstration
Hart Field-Site Group Inc
30 years of research and demonstration
Harrington Seed Destructor (HSD) Project
• On farm demonstration with JD9650STS and trailed HSD
• Cage Mill destroys 90-95% weed seeds in chaff fraction
• Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) and GRDC project
• Demonstrated on 15 farms for 1-2 days
Hart Field-Site Group Inc
30 years of research and demonstration
Hart Field-Site Group Inc
30 years of research and demonstration
Some of the issues
• Finding a suitable driver
• Machines are not reliable!!!!
• HSD had air intake issues
• Harvest too quick (fine weather)
Hart Field-Site Group Inc
30 years of research and demonstration
Outcomes
• HSD to control seeds returning to seedbank•Not really noticeable when driving or emptying•Deals with seeds without need to burn chaff heaps/windrows•New design within header is ideal
Hart Field-Site Group Inc
30 years of research and demonstration
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Hart Field-Site Group
Presented by Justin Wundke, Vice President, Hart Field-Site Group
