The German-made Nexat is an implement carrier designed to handle every field operation from seeding to harvesting and work in a controlled traffic plan to minimize soil compaction.
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Multi-tasking Nexat brings new machinery concept to field
The German-made implement carrier handles all field duties without a conventional tractor
New Dutch Agriculture opener knife prevents seed burn
Wider fertilizer-to-seed spread reduces toxicity risk in dry conditions
With drier growing conditions over many areas of the Prairies in the last couple of seasons, some growers applying high rates of fertilizer have been experiencing incidents of toxicity with seed. That problem has led some to look for different opener knives for their air drills that provide more seed-to-fertilizer separation. “We had customers come […] Read more
Today’s tillage tools offer choices
Väderstad’s tillage implements designed for specific tasks
The number and types of tillage implements on the market today have grown significantly over the past decade. European brands such as Lemken and Väderstad have grown their presence in the North American market and introduced several modern implement designs which had their origins in Europe. Today, farmers have choices that go well beyond the […] Read more
VIDEO: Väderstad’s plan for the North American farm equipment market
At the Ag in Motion farm show this summer, Grainews senior machinery editor Scott Garvey spoke with Väderstad CEO Henrik Gilstring about the company’s acquisition of Saskatchewan-based Seed Hawk and how that figures into its North American operations, as well as how important the Canadian market is to the company’s global operations.
Vaderstad’s new tillage tool goes (very) shallow
The Carrier 925 can work effectively in depths from one to five centimetres
At its manufacturing facility in Sweden, Vaderstad introduced its new Carrier 925 high-speed disc to members of the media in late May. It’s designed specifically for very shallow tillage applications. Unlike Vaderstad’s other Carrier models on the North American market, the Carrier 925 gets a third row of discs, instead of two. The extra row […] Read more
Vaderstad launches new Tempo planter model
Features will be made available across the company's Tempo line
Last September, Vaderstad unveiled a pre-production example of its new high-speed Tempo K planter at the Big Iron farm show at Fargo, N.D. At that time the company expected to begin accepting orders in the spring of this year. Right on schedule, the Tempo K now officially hits the market in North America. “For the […] Read more
VIDEO: Replacement options for the seed openers on your air drill
As the openers on your air seeder or drill cut through the soil to make a seed bed, its leading edge ultimately makes for a significant wear part as the acres pile up. So when the time comes for replacement, what are your options other than OEM? At Ag in Motion last month, we spoke […] Read more
Vaderstad introduces a 1,350-bushel Seed Hawk air cart
Larger cart should keep drills working longer with fewer refill stops
Glacier FarmMedia — The Ag in Motion farm show offered a perfect opportunity to look at the variety of different seed drill openers on the market in Western Canada. In this series on the choices producers have on how to place seed and fertilizer, we take a look at the different opener designs manufacturers offer, […] Read more
VIDEO: Seed Hawk PD 1350 air cart a big deal
Chris Bettschen, Väderstad’s business development manager, explains the features of the new PD 1350 Seed Hawk air cart and the dual-knife seed opener that has been the company’s standard design for several years. – Video recorded at Ag in Motion 2024, in Langham, Sask.
Family a strong foundation for Swedish farm equipment manufacturer
Väderstad looking to build upon its company values at home, and abroad
From the outside looking in, family appears to be the glue that holds Swedish equipment manufacturer Väderstad together. It’s been at the core of the company’s formula from its beginnings in 1962 to modern day, and it isn’t likely to change any time soon. Since 2022, Henrik Gilstring has been the CEO of Väderstad – […] Read more
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