Row spacing influences crop establishment, canopy development and competition for resources throughout the growing season. To better understand how row spacing in canola and wheat affects crop performance, Väderstad conducted a canola and wheat row spacing trial near Crossfield, Alberta, Canada. The trial evaluated how different row spacings influenced crop development and yield under the growing conditions experienced in 2025.
Seed and fertilizer represent a significant investment in crop production. Optimizing seeding rates is therefore an important step in maximizing yield potential while reducing unnecessary input costs. To better understand how different plant populations influence crop performance, Väderstad conducted a canola and wheat seeding rate trial near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, using Seed Hawk air seeders. The study evaluated how different seeding rates affected crop establishment and yield under the growing conditions experienced in 2025.
Soil compaction can restrict root development and limit crop performance. To better understand how compaction tillage and prescription tillage technology can be used to manage soil compaction more precisely, Väderstad conducted a compaction tillage study near Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada. The study combined compaction mapping, automated depth control and a Wil-Rich 357 Inline Ripper to evaluate site-specific tillage under practical field conditions.
Straw distribution plays an important role in tillage performance. Disc type, disc configuration and working speed can all influence how crop residues are redistributed during cultivation. To better understand these effects, Väderstad conducted a field study under practical field conditions in Germany.
Lentils are characterised by limited competitiveness against weeds and relatively few herbicide options. At the same time, dense crop stands can increase the risk of disease development under favourable conditions. To better understand how seeding rate influences crop establishment, crop competitiveness and yield, Väderstad conducted a lentil seeding rate trial near Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada, using Seed Hawk air seeders. The trial evaluated how different plant populations performed under the growing conditions experienced in 2025.
