Monosem Launches Electric Precision Drill for Vegetables: New MS Electron Enhances Accuracy, Efficiency for Specialty Crops
Starting in 2026, French manufacturer Monosem will bring to market the MS Electron, a next-generation electric vegetable precision drill designed to improve sowing uniformity and efficiency for high-value crops such as onions, carrots, lettuce, and spinach.
Building on its popular MS platform, the MS Electron features individual electric motors on each sowing row, fully controlled via ISOBUS from the tractor cab. This design enables operators to adjust sowing rates per row, implement row shut-off, and utilize variable-rate seeding through GPS integration. The independent drive system also allows for narrow row spacing, providing greater flexibility and field precision.
At the core remains the proven MS sowing unit, now optimized to deliver a more consistent sowing depth and uniform crop emergence-critical for maximizing yields in specialty vegetable crops.
A key innovation is the addition of MicroSmart, a dual-application system for microgranules. MicroSmart enables precise placement of inputs in two targeted zones, with automatic section control. Combined with SeedWatch sensors, which count seeds during operation, users gain access to detailed seeding data through an online portal, enabling post-season analysis and optimization.
By combining electrified precision, data-driven control, and compatibility with modern precision ag tools, the MS Electron positions Monosem as a technology leader in the vegetable crop equipment space.