In modern Irish agriculture, the “one-pass” system is no longer a luxury—it is a competitive necessity. Whether you are maximising DM/ha through high-quality reseeds with Grasstec Group or seeking precision application through Vantage Ireland, the equipment you choose defines your results.

Stocks AG has led the market in high-accuracy, British-built applicators for over 40 years. Below is the definitive guide to their full range, their unique benefits over competitors, and how to choose the right model for your farm.

1. The Pneumatic Range: Turbo Jet & Multi-Jet

The “Gold Standard” for air seeders is designed for mounting on harrows, cultivators, and drills.

Turbo Jet (8 or 10 Outlet)

The flagship model for heavy-duty reseeding. It uses a high-capacity fan to deliver seed through individual pipes.

  • Best for: Full-rate grass reseeding, multi-species swards, and oilseed rape.

  • The Advantage: Unlike budget air seeders, the Turbo Jet features individual fluted feed rollers for every single outlet. This ensures 100% consistent distribution across the entire working width.

Multi-Jet

A versatile, smaller-scale pneumatic seeder.

  • Best for: Specialist applications where a smaller hopper or lower number of outlets is required.

2. The Fan Jet Range: Versatile Broadcasting

If you need to spread seed or granules over a wide area without the need for pipes, the Fan Jet is the industry benchmark.

Fan Jet Pro & Fan Jet Plus

Available with 65L, 100L, or 130L hoppers, these are the most popular “slug pelleters” in Ireland, but they excel at much more.

  • Best for: Broadcasting clover into existing swards, establishing cover crops on a budget, or slug pellet application.

  • The Advantage: The Vario disc speed control allows you to dial in the spread width (from 2m to 24m) to match your host implement perfectly.

Fan Jet Duo

A twin-disc system designed for high-capacity application.

  • Best for: High-speed, wide-width broadcasting where a single disc cannot provide the required overlap.

3. The Precision Metering Range: Micro-Meter & Rotor-Meter

When the application rate is tiny but the stakes are high, these gravity-fed metered units provide unmatched accuracy.

Micro-Meter

  • Best for: Applying micro-granules, starter fertilizers, or small seeds in a band directly behind a drill coulter.

  • The Advantage: It uses a specialized metering roller that can handle incredibly low rates without “pulsing” or uneven flow.

Rotor-Meter

A larger gravity-fed unit often used for band-sowing or specialized vegetable production.

  • Best for: Situations where you need the accuracy of a Turbo Jet but prefer a gravity-drop system onto a specific target.

Why Stocks AG Outperforms the Competition

Farmers often ask why they should invest in Stocks AG over cheaper alternatives. The answer lies in accuracy and longevity:

  1. Mechanical Precision: Many competitors use a single venturi for all outlets, leading to “dead spots” in the field. Stocks AG uses individual metering rollers, ensuring every square meter of your field receives the exact same amount of seed.

  2. GPS Integration (i-CON): Through Vantage Ireland, these units can be fitted with i-CON pulse-width modulation. The seeder “talks” to your GPS, automatically speeding up or slowing down the metering motor as your tractor speed changes.

  3. Durability: Built with stainless steel internal components and heavy-duty transparent hoppers, these machines are designed for the corrosive environment of Irish farming.

Reseeding & Cover Crops: The One-Pass Advantage

Reseeding with Grasstec Expertise

Maximizing your grass growth starts with the establishment. By mounting a Turbo Jet on a set of tine harrows, you can rejuvenate old pastures in one pass. This method creates the perfect seed-to-soil contact without the moisture loss associated with traditional plowing.

Cover Crops for ACRES & Soil Health

With tight windows for cover crop establishment, a Fan Jet or Turbo Jet mounted on your stubble cultivator allows you to sow immediately behind the combine. This ensures your cover crop (Mustard, Phacelia, Vetch) gets a head start, locking in nitrogen and protecting soil structure before winter sets in.

Get the Right Setup for Your Farm

At Vantage Ireland and Grasstec Group, we don’t just sell machines; we provide the technical support to ensure they work for your specific soil and crop requirements.