What is BS 6978-2 - Testing for seed drills for rows about?
BS 6978-2 is a standard that covers testing for seed drills for rows, enabling a constant flow rate for equal distribution of seeds in agricultural sowing operations.
BS 6978-2 specifies a test method for seed drills for sowing in lines, including seed drills attached to a basic machine.
BS 6978-2 test method permits the determination of performance using reproducible tests so that comparable results in numerical or graphical form which take into account the influence of the following can be obtained:
- Type of seed
- Forward speed
- Level of seed in the hopper
- Application rate adjustment
- Slope of the ground
- Condition of the soil surface (bumps)
Optional tests in BS 6978-2 may supplement the test method by taking into account the effects of products used for treatment and distribution on the sowing site.
Note: The mandatory tests do not give any picture of the true distribution of the seeds on the sowing site.
Who is BS 6978-2 - Testing for seed drills for rows for?
BS 6978-2 on testing for seed drills for rows applies to:
- Manufacturers of seed drills
- Dealers and importers of seed drills
- Testing houses and labs for seed drills
- Quality inspection services
Why should you use BS 6978-2 - Testing for seed drills for rows?
A seed drill is a machine that sows crop seeds by metering out individual seeds, placing them in the soil, and covering them to a specified depth. It sows the seeds at equal intervals and depths, ensuring that they are covered in soil and protected from bird predation.
BS 6978-2 provides users guidance on a test method to evaluate the performance of seed drills. BS 6978-2 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling users to do the method correctly.
BS 6978-2 provides users guidance on general test conditions, mandatory tests, test procedure, results and test report, enabling the evaluation of the performance of seed drills in agricultural applications.
With obedience and compliance to BS 6978-2, users can determine the performance of seed drills for rows, ensuring operational stability, performance and longevity in agricultural applications.
