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 no-till 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 drill opener for direct drilling.

The DIRECT STAR single disc drill opener has been developed over several years to be able to work at 100% in almost all seeding conditions directly in stubble, cover crops as well as in cultivated soil. Row spacing 6.5″, drill opener distance in a rank 13″. The high pressure of 661 lbs on the drill opener guarantees proper seed placement even in heavy soils. The minimum seeding depth is 0.5″.

Unique equipment of the DIRECTO NO air drill.

For the DIRECTO NO air drill, we have designed a unique fertilizer opener that places the fertilizer “under the seed” and slightly to the side. The fertilizer application depth can be adjusted from 1.4″ to 4″. The fertilizer openers are mounted on a beam. The fertilizer placement depth of the fertilizer openers is set centrally – there is no need to adjust each opener individually.

With the fertilizer opener

The fertilizer oprener applies the fertilizer 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 air drill can be equipped with two types of packer wheels – toothed or smooth. The robust frame of the packer wheel keeps the direction straight. The packer 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 drill opener. 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 seeder, it is possible to seed up to three types of seed in a single pass or to apply microgranulate at the same time. The ALFA DRILL 11 seeder provides a tank capacity of 11 bu. The material from the ALFA DRILL seeder can be directed into the drill openers, fertilizer openers or in a 50:50 ratio.

Increases accuracy and allows application of even high doses.

The BEDNAR brand uses a pressurised tank solution for all its air drills. Overpressure is created in the tank thanks to the airtight closure. This technical design allows for dosing large seeding amounts with high precision independent of the seed/fertilizer granule size. DIRECTO NO is equipped with a two pressurise tanks with a total capacity of 140 bu.

For easy and comfortable filling.

In addition to the standard top tank 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 air drill. A suitable solution for filling the seed drill is through the rear dispensing window of the 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 air drill is equipped with an ALFA DRILL 11 seeder, the seeder 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 air 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/fertilizer, working speed and seeding amoun

They do not leave any tracks.

The DIRECTO NO air drill is equipped with large floation tires with a dimension of 710/50 R26.5. The large tires reduce pressure on soil and eliminate tracks when establishing crops in fields with high moisture levels. The air drill does not exceed the transport width of 9′ 10″.