The Claydon Direct Agricultural Direct Seed Drill has been developed by farmers to increase profit margins and yields in arable farming. The patented one pass crop establishment method of the drill allows a farmer to drill: Cereals (Wheat, Barley), Rape Seed (Rape, Linseed), and Pulses (Maze, Peas, Beans) direct into stubble, min-tilled or fully cultivated land. The Claydon direct drilling system has been proven to give arable farmers large cost and time savings thanks to the reduced labour, diesel and machinery costs of this one pass crop establishment method. On a farm of 500Ha the typical cost and time saving (compared to full cultivation) is estimated to be around £40,000 per annum and the equivalent time saving of two students working 50 hour weeks for 3 months.

Arable farmers must reduce their crop establishment costs to survive in the current financial climate in agriculture. Farming has never been as unprofitable as it is today with many small farms going out of business throughout the UK. Even big farming estates are feeling the strain with the low price of their produce and high cost of producing their crops. So the question is: How will you reduce your costs and maximise profit without reducing your yields?

Reduce your costs and increase your yields with the Claydon direct seed drill. Our Direct Drill creates the perfect growing conditions for crops without having to plough the land. It is a common misconception that many farmers have that they need to plough and cultivate their land in order to successfully grow a strong crop. The Claydon method only cultivates the area for seeding which saves both time and money. The tines used in the Claydon drill create the perfect “plant pot” in the soil for the seed to grow in, ensuring that the seed does not become flooded causing it to rot, The patented process also aids the growth of strong deep tap roots that make high yielding strong and healthy plants.

Worried about compaction on your farm? Our research has shown that because there are untouched solid channels between the seed bands that are not cultivated the land supports heavy machinery much better than ploughed and fully cultivated land because the soil has settled and regained its structure naturally over time. Unlike dry cultivated land the soil in the solid channels is not disturbed, it retains water that feeds the plant and it preserves earthworms that naturally cultivate the land.