Uniform plant establishment (depth and spacing) is critical to maximize the yield potential of maize.

Our precision planters are custom modified to provide high capacity, with uniform seed and fertiliser placement for even crop emergence.

John Austin Ltd run three, 8-row John Deere stack fold vacuum planters and one, 16 row planter providing you with the best and largest planting capacity in the Waikato.

Vacuum planters provide consistent seed spacing, while the residue managers and heavy duty down pressure springs all assist our planters to maintain a consistent planting depth.

Consistent depth and spacing are vital to enable even emergence, growth and maximum yield potential.
The planters are all fitted with European Bogbelle Pneumatic Fertiliser systems.

The Bogbelle fertiliser bins are complete with weigh cells to monitor and provide accurate fertiliser distribution to the fertiliser openers. Single disk fertiliser openers are positioned to place starter fertiliser close to, but not in direct contact with the seed to provide an early supply of nutrients for the emerging seedling.

These innovative planter modifications were developed and are continually enhanced by John Austin to improve crop establishment and therefore crop yeild.

Seed and fertiliser can be supplied, and bulk trucks are available to cart your starter fertiliser out to our planters.