Customer Spotlight: Gatez Farms’ Experience with Seed Hawk Air Seeders
Join Blaine Gatez from Crossfield, Alberta, as he shares his experience with the Seed Hawk Air Seeders. Last season, Gatez Farms Limited — a family-run corporate farm — shared their experience using the Seed Hawk 80-foot toolbar with twin wing and the PD 1000 cart.
In this video, Blaine emphasizes how the paired unit Seed Hawk 80-foot toolbar with twin wing and the Air Cart PD 1000 has made their seeding process more efficient and reliable, allowing them to perform across all terrains - delivering consistent results with minimal downtime.
Watch the full video to see the Seed Hawk 80 and PD 1000 in action and hear firsthand how it’s pushing the boundaries of small grain systems with its innovative design and user-friendly features.
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“I think the most unique thing about Seed Hawk right now is that the tool is fantastic and it does all the right moves.”
From hilly landscapes to flat fields, Gatez Farms put the Seed Hawk system to the test on wheat and canola crops. Despite a dry season, Blaine reports that the performance has been nothing short of exceptional—delivering consistent results with minimal downtime.
One standout feature for Gates Farms was the Fenix system and its seamless integration with iPad connectivity. Blaine highlighted how easy calibration and accurate application make the process stress-free:
“It’s very simple to calibrate. It’s very accurate. You just plug the iPads in, and your connectivity to the tool from the tractor cab is fabulous. We just go to work with very little downtime and very little setup.”
The PD 1000 cart brought significant benefits to their operation, especially in terms of size and efficiency. With its larger capacity, Gatez Farms could stay in the field longer and manage fertility applications with ease. While Blaine praised the Seed Hawk’s proven design and reliability, what truly stood out was the team behind Väderstad:
“Behind the scenes, the actual team that’s behind Väderstad is probably the most unique part. Added to it, the team and the people is what really makes a difference.”
For Gates Farms, the Seed Hawk system delivered precision, efficiency, and reliability—backed by a team committed to supporting farmers. Blaine summed it up perfectly:
“I would absolutely recommend Väderstad to any one of my friends in the industry.”