BEDNAR took part in the conference “Agriculture 2026: Science and Magic,” which provided a platform for professional dialogue among agribusiness representatives, scientists, and technological companies. The event united participants around the key challenges of modern agriculture and the search for practical solutions to increase productivity and sustainability in agricultural production.
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During the conference, BEDNAR, together with its official dealer AMACO, presented the results of experiments on cultivating crops such as corn and soybeans using different soil tillage technologies and nutrient systems.
The company showcased the results of field research conducted within demo plots, allowing for an objective assessment of the agronomic and economic effectiveness of technological solutions under real farm conditions. The studies covered various regions and cultivation conditions, including in the Kyiv, Poltava, and Vinnytsia regions.
Corn
BEDNAR emphasized that strip-tillage in corn combines the benefits of traditional tillage with a resource-efficient approach to moisture conservation, as only the area where seeds and fertilizers are placed is tilled.
Among the main advantages of strip-tillage highlighted in the presentation were soil moisture conservation, reduced fuel costs, erosion minimization, localized fertilizer application, fewer field passes, improved soil structure, and better corn root system development compared to other tillage technologies (plowing, deep loosening, discing).
The presented results showed that the application of strip-tillage technology combined with BEDNAR’s technical solutions creates favorable conditions for the formation of a robust plant root system. This, in turn, positively impacts the stability of crop development and overall production profitability. As a result, strip-tillage not only demonstrated higher yields but also the highest profitability.
Special attention was given to the practical aspect of implementing the technology: from soil preparation and localized fertilizer application to managing plant residues and adapting solutions to specific farm conditions. According to BEDNAR representatives, this approach is crucial in modern times when farmers seek proven solutions with measurable results.
During the presentation, conference participants were introduced to BEDNAR’s technological solutions for implementing strip-tillage on farms, including the STRIP-MASTER EN strip cultivator, which performs strip-tillage with the option of simultaneous localized fertilizer application. Additionally, the DURACUT stalk chopper-shredder was presented as a solution for shredding corn residues, surface mixing them with soil to create a mulch layer between rows, and accelerating the mineralization of plant residues.
Soybeans
A separate part of the BEDNAR presentation focused on the results of field research on soybean cultivation in the 2025 season in the Vinnytsia region. The study aimed to evaluate the agronomic and economic effectiveness of different field preparation methods for sowing soybeans and the potential of technological solutions under real farm conditions.
Soybean planting with the BEDNAR OMEGA OO6000FL seeder with simultaneous fertilizer application was carried out on several backgrounds: after plowing following pre-sowing cultivation, after direct discing of corn residues for grain, and direct seeding on corn stubble. This evaluated the seeder’s performance and the crop’s response to different soil preparation levels and the presence of plant residues.
The study results revealed that direct seeding on corn stubble left since autumn resulted in prolonged vegetation, partial lodging, and increased grain moisture at harvest, leading to a lower final yield. However, using the BEDNAR OMEGA OO6000FL seeder on various field preparation backgrounds significantly improved agronomic results compared to solid-seed drills.
It was also noted that in the presence of a significant amount of plant residues in the sowing zone, solid-seed drills did not provide quality seeding, while the OMEGA seeder demonstrated higher work stability. To enhance the efficiency of direct seeding, it is recommended to prepare corn stubble in advance (mulching in autumn, using cutting coulters, or surface treatment 4–6 cm deep in spring).
Within the research, the BEDNAR OMEGA OO6000FL seeder confirmed its effectiveness as a technological solution that ensures quality seeding in different field backgrounds, especially in the presence of plant residues; allows for seeding with simultaneous fertilizer application, optimizing the number of passes and resources; and demonstrates better agronomic results than traditional solid-seed drills in complex field conditions.
The presentation also showcased the capabilities of the MATADOR MO seeding complex, which can work both in solid seeding and strip-tillage with simultaneous fertilizer application. This seeding complex has a system for simultaneously preparing furrows up to 35 cm deep.
BEDNAR thanked the organizers of the “Agriculture 2026: Science and Magic” conference for the opportunity to engage in professional dialogue and share practical results of field research. The company is convinced that field-proven solutions shape the technologies of the future—efficient, resource-saving, and profitable.