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How to use a planter to boost crop yields

A planter.

While some farmers have already planted seeds for this year, a significant number are still waiting to see whether the rains will be consistent.

This gives an opportunity to make a final check of characteristics of the seed which they have purchased, the recommended planting depth and inter-row spacing and to prepare the calibration of their planters for seed and fertiliser placement.

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