DFNMS - Dry Fertiliser Nutrient Management

The story of the application machinery with flotation tires has started with machines designed for dry fertilizers. Accurate and efficient application will be one of the key success factors to ensure consistent and high yields now and in the future. With a Ploeger AT equipped with DFNMS, efficient, precise and high capacity application are combined into one machine. Because the weight of the machine is not trailed, but carried by the AT, the machine has sufficient traction to work under a broad range of conditions, maximising the application window. Together with the large flotation tires and permanent all wheel drive, this ensures minimum soil damage and maximum yields.

Precise application of nutrients starts with a well designed machine, and a machine where the operator is in full control. The DFNMS system is completely integrated in the AT controls, providing excellent control over the complete machine and application processes. The Ploeger AT with DFNMS comes in three variants; all tailored to the local situations and available nutrients. Regardless of the chosen system, accurate application is the key objective in the DFNMS range. The rate controls are integrated into the machine systems, so that the products are applied exactly where they need to be. Together with the calibrated on-board weighing system you are always in full control of the application rate. Optionally, the machine can use prescription maps to apply the nutrients using the integrated precision farming systems.

As standard, the Ploeger DFNMS are equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic system which controls the application rates based on the machine speed and application width. All important parameters can be set convenient via the 12″ Pilot Screen. Thanks to the TaskControl system, all relevant job data such as applied rate, worked surface and working time are stored in the system. The machines can optionally be equipped with FieldCommand and FleetCommand, which enable remote acces to the machine data.

Precision farming is a crucial element in both application as in the complete nutrient cycle on the farm. We therefore believe that precision farming systems should be an integral part of the machine control system. However, collaboration with other processes on the farm is as crucial as  the integration itself. Therefore our control system can connect to a broad range of precision farming systems, so that there is always a solution that fits your needs.