Lemken nails precision drilling with Faya MF

Lemken’s Faya MF precision seed drill is, according to the company, a classic precision seed drill that offers a single-row seeding solution to complement the tried-and-tested Azurit with Delta Row seeding.

It gives farmers and contractors who require both maximum placement precision and a high area output, a tailor-made solution for sowing row crops, says Lemken. The Faya MF is available now as a pre-series machine, with series production scheduled to begin in 2027. At the heart of this precision seed drill, which will be available in eight-, nine-, or 12-row versions, is a modular frame design with a working width of six metres and a two-section folding mechanism. Depending on the specific crop and the farm’s production methods, this allows a variety of row and spacing combinations to be implemented, ranging from a narrow 45cm to a maximum of 80cm. The system

also enables swift conversion between 12x50cm and 8x75cm. This increases the machine’s capacity utilisation and makes it economically attractive for a wide range of crops, from beet to maize.  
For seed singling, Lemken uses an overpressure system housed in robust die-cast aluminium with a wear-free sealing concept, which offers the advantage of reducing energy requirements. Overpressure reliably pushes the seeds towards the singling discs, while a scraper prevents seeds from doubling up. The implement offers three options for controlling the scraper: mechanical control per row, electrical control via the control terminal, and automatic control with grain sensor integration. Overall, this achieves a very high level of placement precision, even at forward speeds of up to 16km/h. The singling discs can be fitted easily and without tools.
The Faya MF also features practical 70L row hoppers for seeds, the option of under-root fertilisation via a combination unit, and the Lemken iQblue seed Isobus control system, including automatic width section control and an automatic tramline mechanism.