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The mounted disc cultivator Carrier X, available in working widths 4.25, 5.25 and 6.25 metres, can be equipped with the packer single SoilRunner. Because of the good working result and low weight of the packer, the foldable disc cultivator gains new benefits in the field.

Long-term ownership is important for the family Stark. Therefore we begin transfer of shareholding to the third generation Stark and Gilstring.

– We have noticed an increased focus on catch crops and cover crops, as well as easy establishment of oil seeds. BioDrill BDA 360 on Swift opens new possibilities where this kind of seeding can be carried out in the same pass as the cultivation, says Bernt Mårtensson, Concept Developer at Väderstad.

The tine harrow Väderstad NZ Aggressive 500-1000 is equipped with newly developed 8mm points. The result is seen in up to 50 percent increased working life in the field, depending on soil type.

To own a farm, which builds the practical expertise in the company, is very important for Väderstad. During the years, the farm have grown gradually and since 2014 Axel Ektander is hired as the Farm Manager at Väderstad Farm AB. Axel takes care of the soil and crops as if they are his own, and he raises the farm higher levels.

The new 50/80 point combines the advantages of the 50 mm and the 80 mm point. A great penetration ability, low draught requirement and impressive straw mixing is some of its main benefits in the field.

By equipping the Väderstad Rexius 10,2m and 12,3m with BioDrill BDA 360, the roller becomes a key ingredient for blackgrass and slug control. After a simple configuration, you are also able to establish winter oilseed rape, cover crops or ley during the roller operation.

The 4th of July, Rasso Schatz was appointed CEO for Väderstad’s subsidiary in Germany. Rasso, who is an agronomist with a specialization in business administration, has a long sales experience of agricultural machinery and he is used to working close to farmers.

As the demands for precision, and the need for simulations and testing increases Väderstad have opened up a newly built modern seed lab. The facilities opens up new possibilities for the Research and Development department.

Väderstad’s new seed drill has been tested with very positive results by Simon Wancke, the operational manager at the Jussö organic farm just outside of Värnamo in southern Sweden.
— The Spirit R 300S is exactly the right kind of machine for this sort of farm and its soil types.  It allows a fantastically even cultivation and even the plant sizing is exactly equal. We have drilled just over 90 hectares and they all look identical, even on soil that is uncultivated and damp, says Simon.