A new single-row precision seeding system was unveiled by Lemken at Agritechnica, the Faya MF precision drill broadens the company’s seeding technology portfolio and offering farmers a fresh option for accurate and high-output row-crop establishment. Introduced as a pre-series machine ahead of planned production in 2027, the system was designed to complement Lemken’s existing Delta Row offering by providing a classic precision drill layout.
Available with eight-, nine-, or twelve-rows, the machine was built around a modular six-metre frame with a two-section folding mechanism. This layout allowed operators to switch between a wide range of row widths, from 45cm to 80cm, and to convert rapidly between configurations such as 12 × 50cm and 8 × 75cm. The aim was to increase utilisation across multiple crops, making the drill suitable for everything from beet to maize.
The manufacturer equipped the unit with an overpressure seed-singling system housed in a die-cast aluminium body, designed to reduce energy requirements while maintaining accuracy. Overpressure pushes seed cleanly towards the singling disc, with a scraper preventing doubles. Operators can manage scraper settings mechanically on each row, electrically via the terminal, or automatically through grain-sensor integration. The system maintains high singulation accuracy at working speeds up to 16km/h, and the singling discs can be changed without tools.
Seed placement is handled by an offset double-disc coulter with a narrow opening angle — a geometry derived from direct-seeding practice. This design reduces soil disturbance and limited sidewall compaction, helping to improve emergence consistency while cutting draught requirement. Lateral depth-control wheels provided additional stability, and coulter pressure settings of up to 350kg were available with mechanical, hydraulic or automatic control.
Additional features include 70-litre row hoppers, an optional fertiliser placement unit and Lemken’s iQblue seed ISOBUS control system with automatic section control and tramlining. The overall aim being to integrate seamlessly with existing Lemken digital tools while delivering accurate, efficient drilling across a wide range of row-crop systems.
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