Sumo Seed Drilling Technology

Seed Drilling with Sumo: Precision at Every Depth

At Sumo, we know that the foundation of every profitable crop is precise seed placement. Our seed drilling technology is designed to deliver consistent seed depth, excellent soil-to-seed contact, and uniform emergence – giving your crops the strongest start possible while protecting long-term soil health.

What Is Seed Drilling?

Seed drilling is the precise placement of seed into the soil at a controlled depth and spacing. Unlike broadcast sowing, which scatters seed unevenly, drilling ensures every seed has the best chance to establish, optimising plant population, improving crop uniformity, and reducing seed waste.

Our range:

DTS ² – Deep Tillage Seeder

150–600HP

3–9m

250mm

Best for: Establishing crops while relieving compaction beneath the seed zone,Reducing passes and fuel use by combining cultivation and drilling, Strip-till systems aiming for higher efficiency and soil health

Ideal Conditions: Soils with localised compaction or structural issues, Fields under cover crops or high-residue conditions , Farms adopting regenerative or conservation agriculture systems

DD – Direct Drill

150-500HP

3-9m

Best for: Establishing crops into cover crops, residues, or stubble, Zero-till and reduced-till systems focused on soil protection and Retaining moisture and minimising soil erosion.

Ideal Conditions: Well-structured soils where deep loosening is not required, Farms adopting regenerative, conservation, or no-till practices and Fields with high residue levels after harvest or cover crops.

Crimper – Green Crop Crimper

3m-6m

Best for: Terminating cover crops efficiently without cultivation, Maintaining residues for soil protection and moisture conservation and Reducing reliance on chemical herbicides.

Ideal Conditions: Fields with dense cover crops or high biomass, Farms following low-till or regenerative practices and Soils where minimal disturbance is essential.

Front Hopper

Best for: Farmers using smaller tractors who need a lightweight, balanced rig, Precision seeding and fertiliser application in combination with rear-mounted drills and Systems requiring flexible, modular setups for different crops or rotations

Ideal Conditions: Low to medium horsepower operations (tractors under 200HP), Fields with limited access or narrow headlands and Farms needing precise application rates without compromising balance

Agronomy Tips for Effective Seed Drilling -:

conservation agriculture seedlings growing in field

Soil preparation matters
Ensure soil is well-structured, with minimal compaction and adequate moisture, for consistent slot closure and rapid germination.
Choose the right machine for the system
Direct drilling, strip-till, or min-till approaches all have different levels of soil movement – match your drill to your agronomic goals.
Set seed depth accurately
Calibrate and check regularly across the machine width – inconsistent drilling depth leads to uneven emergence.
Watch residue levels
High surface residue can affect seed placement – choose drills with residue-handling capability when working in cover crops or heavy trash.
Drill in the right conditions
Avoid working in wet soils where slot closure is poor – this risks smearing, capping, and poor seed-to-soil contact.