As part of an experiment with winter wheat of the Butterfly variety, we tested three different seeding methods on fields in Dlouhé Dvory near Hradec Králové. The goal was to compare traditional tillage and subsequent seeding with modern direct seeding technologies, including the DIRECTO NO seed drill. Direct seeding showed significant advantages, particularly in retaining soil moisture during dry periods, which led to a higher number of productive tillers and more stable yields. Beyond agronomic benefits, direct seeding proved to be more economical due to lower fuel consumption, fewer passes over the field, and reduced herbicide costs. This approach offers an effective solution for conditions with large weather fluctuations and contributes to sustainable soil management.

Discover the agronomic advantages.

The direct drilling technology completely differs from the used crop establishment methods. Direct drilling does not guarantee increased yields, but it can help you fight soil erosion and degradation. The considerable reduction in the number of passes reduces soil hardening and avoids disrupting soil capillarity. The soil cover of the field guarantees minimum moisture evaporation. The root system helps recover the soil structure.

Patented seed coulter for direct drilling.

The DIRECT STAR single disc seed coulter has been developed over several years to be able to work at 100% in almost all seeding conditions directly in stubble, catch crops as well as in cultivated soil. Inter-row distance 16.7 cm, seed coulter distance in a row 33.4 cm. The high pressure of 300 kg on the seed coulter guarantees proper seed placement even in heavy soils. The minimum seeding depth is 2 cm.

Unique equipment of the DIRECTO NO seed drill.

For the DIRECTO NO seed drill, we have designed a unique fertiliser disc that places the fertiliser “under the seed” and slightly to the side. The fertiliser application depth can be adjusted from 3.5 to 10.5 cm. The fertiliser discs are mounted on a beam. The fertiliser placement depth of the fertiliser discs is set centrally – there is no need to adjust each disc individually.

With the fertiliser disc.

The fertiliser disc applies the fertiliser deeper and slightly to the side. This fertilizer deposited by zone ensures plant nutrition in the later stages of growth and supports targeted root development in the lower layers of the topsoil, thus eliminating stress factors, especially a lack of water. Zonal application improves the development of crops especially in autumn and helps the plants to overwinter better.

Smooth or toothed with sophisticated adjustment.

The DIRECTO NO seed drill can be equipped with two types of closing wheels – toothed or smooth. The robust frame of the closing wheel keeps the direction straight. The closing wheel pressure can be adjusted mechanically to close the seed row back, and the angular position of the wheel can be changed (multiple positions – angles). The rear wheel pressure is adjusted on the scale of each seed coulter. The pressure is created by a tensioned spring. The spring does not release from the holder.

Even more variability in a single pass.

In combination with the ALFA DRILL seeding unit, it is possible to sow up to three types of seed in a single pass or to apply microgranulate at the same time. The ALFA DRILL 400 seeding unit provides a hopper capacity of 400 litres. The material from the ALFA DRILL seeding unit can be directed into the seed coulters, fertiliser discs or in a 50:50 ratio.

Increases accuracy and allows application of even high doses.

The BEDNAR brand uses a pressurised hopper solution for all its seed drills. Overpressure is created in the hopper thanks to the airtight closure. This technical design allows for dosing large seeding amounts with high precision independent of the seed/fertiliser granule size. DIRECTO NO is equipped with a dual chamber pressurised hopper with a total capacity of 5,000 litres.

For easy and comfortable filling.

In addition to the standard top hopper filling, DIRECTO NO also offers filling with the use of a screw conveyor. The screw conveyor is a part of the optional equipment for the machine. A suitable solution for filling the seed drill is through the rear dispensing window of the semi-trailer.

ISOBUS connectivity, new control software.

Ease of use is a priority for today’s operators. DIRECTO NO is equipped with the new BEDNAR EASY CONTROL software, which guarantees easy and clear operation. The software offers clear, easy and intuitive control of the seed drill. If the seed drill is equipped with an ALFA DRILL 400 seeding unit, the seeding unit control is fully integrated into one system (no additional monitor required).

With the FARM LINK mobile application.

BEDNAR developers designed an application for mobile phones that provides easy and simple calibration of the seed drill from your mobile phone. The mobile application includes a guide that helps with the right selection of the seeding roller based on the type of seeds/fertiliser, working speed and seeding amount.

They do not leave any tracks.

The DIRECTO NO seed drill is equipped with large floating tyres with a dimension of 710/50 R26.5. The large tyres reduce pressure on soil and eliminate tracks when establishing crops in fields with high moisture levels. The seed drill does not exceed the transport width of 3 m.