After several autumns dominated by wet, tricky conditions, 2025 has delivered the opposite challenge a hot, dry summer with very little rainfall in key arable regions. While last year’s issue was waterlogged fields and missed drilling windows, this year it’s the lack of moisture that’s set to test even the best-prepared growers.
In a season where timing is still critical but moisture is scarce the performance of your drill can make or break establishment. And that’s where the Moore Unidrill proves its worth.
Over the last few years, many farmers have struggled with wet seedbeds, delayed drilling dates, and soil damage from machinery. Fast forward to autumn 2025, and it’s a different story. Soil is dry, baked, and unyielding in many areas especially after one of the hottest Julys on record.
While wet years test patience and perseverance, dry years test your drill’s ability to penetrate. Hard ground demands a machine that can still hit the correct seed depth and create ideal conditions for germination despite the lack of rain.
Even in a dry autumn, timing is everything. Catching what little moisture is in the seedbed could make all the difference to your crop’s success. Drilling too deep or too shallow in these conditions risks poor germination, uneven establishment, and increased input costs later.
So when the opportunity comes whether it’s after a short rain event or a break in the weather you need to move fast and effectively.
This is where the Moore Unidrill really shows its class. While some drills bounce off dry ground or leave seed poorly covered, the Unidrill delivers:
-Serious penetration power – thanks to independently sprung disc coulters that cut through hard, dry soils with ease.
-Accurate seed placement – maintaining consistent depth, even when ground conditions are variable across the field.
-Minimal disturbance, maximum contact – preserving what little moisture exists while pressing seed firmly into place.
-Proven performance – across grass reseeding, cereals, cover crops and more.
Whether stitching into short cover or working into a burnt-off stubble field, the Moore Unidrill gets the job done even when conditions are far from perfect.
Dry conditions mean moisture is at a premium and it won’t last long once it arrives. The Moore Unidrill’s simple setup, reliable design, and versatility across conditions make it the perfect partner when you’ve got just a narrow window to drill right.
In dry years like this, waiting for perfect conditions isn’t an option. Being equipped to act decisively is key.
This autumn is shaping up to be one of the driest in recent memory. While the challenges are different from previous wet years, they’re no less significant. With timing critical and conditions tough, the right drill makes all the difference.
The Moore Unidrill offers farmers a reliable, effective tool for dry ground drilling helping ensure strong, even establishment even when the rain doesn’t come.
Ready to tackle a dry autumn head-on?
Contact us today or Book a demo to see how the Moore Unidrill can support your operation.
