For Gordon Snodgrass, machine operator with Trevor Black Contracting based outside Strabane, Co. Tyrone, fertiliser spreading is all about accuracy, efficiency and reliability.

Working across winter cereals, spring cereals and grassland, Gordon relies on the Kverneland EXACTA TL GEOSPREAD fertiliser spreader to deliver consistent results for both the contracting business and their customers.

The contracting business has been running Kverneland spreaders since 2018, when they made the switch from another brand in search of greater precision and control when spreading fertiliser.

The current machine is their third Kverneland TL GEOSPREAD since making the switch in 2018.

While the earlier machines delivered the precision they were looking for, the latest model offers a larger hopper capacity - allowing them to carry close to 4t of fertiliser on board.

Gordon explained: “We made the move for precision spreading and section control.

That focus on precision has paid off both in the field and for their customers.

Saving fertiliser with precision technology

One of the biggest advantages Gordon highlighted is the 1m section control available on the TL GEOSPREAD.

This allows the spreader to automatically shut off small sections when overlapping areas or working on awkward field shapes.

“With the 1m section control, we’re not getting crop lying in beds when it comes to harvest,” he said.

GEOSPREAD section control automatically adjusts the spreading width in 1m sections using GPS, reducing overlap and ensuring fertiliser is applied only where it is needed.

“We’ve seen savings on fertiliser on the home farm here, and when we’re out contracting, a lot of customers have come back and said we’ve saved them tonnes over the year compared to their previous spreading.

“It’s all about accuracy; no fertiliser wasted - saving fertiliser and saving pounds," Gordon added.

Greater capacity, more productivity

For a busy contracting business, output and efficiency are critical.

The latest TL GEOSPREAD also brings increased capacity compared to their previous machines.

“Our last machine was running around 3t, but with this one we’re just shy of 4t," Gordon explained.

"That extra capacity has a real impact on productivity throughout the day.

“It means less time travelling the road to fill up and more time spreading in the field,” he said.

Consistent spread pattern

Another feature Gordon highlights is the improved spread pattern thanks to the CentreFlow spreading system and eight vanes per disc.

Kverneland’s CentreFlow spreading system gently accelerates fertiliser onto the discs before it reaches the vanes, preventing granule break-up and ensuring a consistent and accurate spreading pattern.

“Compared to our previous spreader which only had two vanes, we’re getting a much more even spread,” he said.

Kverneland’s ExactLine border spreading system ensures fertiliser is applied accurately right up to the field edge without spreading into hedges, ditches or waterways.

With four load cells and a reference sensor, the TL GEOSPREAD continuously weighs fertiliser and automatically adjusts the application rate, ensuring accurate spreading even on slopes and rough terrain.

Easy operation from the cab

Despite the advanced technology, Gordon noted that the spreader remains straightforward to operate.

The ISOBUS control system allows fertiliser settings to be pre-programmed for different products, making changeovers quick and simple during busy spreading seasons.

“We preset most of our fertiliser settings,” he explained.

The ability to manage settings digitally also allows operators to quickly adapt when switching tractors or working across different farms.

Reliable dealer support

The spreader was supplied by DA Forgie in Limavady, and Gordon says dealer support has been excellent.

“They’re great to deal with and if you ever need anything their mechanic David Elder is always on the end of the phone.”

A spreader built for precision

Having run several generations of the TL GEOSPREAD, the team has been able to see how the technology has evolved while maintaining the reliability they expect from the machine.

“I would highly recommend the TL GEOSPREAD,” Gordon said.

“It’s simple to use, very accurate, and the features are straightforward. It just does the job.”

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Leonard Hovenden: Product Manager Arable & Cropcare – 00353 87 147 5137

Allan Hetherington: Area North – 0044 7826 544 630

Greg Tennyson: Area South - 00353 87 700 9689

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