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🇪🇪 Farmer from Estonia
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With machinery, there’s always a chance that somet

With machinery, there’s always a chance that something can happen.

I’ve been spraying for 15 years without a serious incident. Early mornings, late nights, long trips to distant fields but I never really thought something like this could happen to me.

Then one Monday morning. I finished spraying nice and early before rain arrived. But just 2 km from home, my sprayer suddenly became unstable during road transport and within seconds it was upside down.

Luckily, nobody was injured, no other vehicles were damaged, and the sprayer was empty.

I called 112 and we started the rescue operation. A few hours later the sprayer was upright and back home.

At first, it didn’t look too bad.

But in the end, it was declared a total loss.

And because apparently one disaster wasn’t enough, a few days later my car broke down during our family vacation 😅

That month really made me question whether this whole farmer-and-entrepreneur life was worth it. Maybe a normal 9–5 would be easier for me and my family?

But then something happened that I didn’t expect.

I received so many supportive messages, and people around me genuinely tried to help.

My Horsch dealer Tatoli and my sales manager Meelis were especially supportive and helped me find a replacement sprayer, one that is actually even better than the old one.

It was probably the worst month of my life.

But it also reminded me how many good people I have around me.

People who care about what I do, help when things go wrong, and make me believe in myself and this crazy farming life again. ❤️

Built the spreader out of Techneat Outcast and old

Built the spreader out of Techneat Outcast and old sprayer, using it also for spreading cover crops!

Slugs can cause serious damage to young crops, especially oilseed rape, by feeding on cotyledons, leaves and sometimes the growing point.

The risk is highest in moist conditions, heavy or cloddy soils and fields with plenty of crop residue, where slugs can easily hide and stay active.
One of the main control options is the use of slug pellets.

#FarmerTonis #slugs #oilseedrape

This field has had wet spots which have had a grea

This field has had wet spots which have had a great impact to the yield and made travelling the field difficult.
Used @eversagro Ferro to break the compaction at 25cms and results are already showing!

#FarmerTonis #eversagro #subsoiling

Farming the influence 😅 #farmertonis

Farming the influence 😅

#farmertonis

Fendt 832 Vario – a field tractor that is a very g

Fendt 832 Vario – a field tractor that is a very good asphalt eater? 🚜

I got to spend some time with the new Fendt 832 Vario, and one of the first things you notice is the amount of lights. They are everywhere. 😄 Working in the dark, visibility definitely wasn't an issue.

The 832 is the biggest model in the new 800 Vario range. Its 7.9-litre engine produces 320 hp in normal conditions and up to 343 hp with the additional power boost.

On the road, this tractor feels very much at home. The acceleration and smooth Vario transmission make it an interesting combination of a large field tractor and something designed to cover longer distances comfortably.

It didn't struggle in the field either. Whether pulling a 9m straw harrow at 20kmh or working with a 6 m stubble cultivator, there was no shortage of power or comfort. At around 10 tonnes, though, tractor weight can become the limiting factor when trying to actually put all that power into the ground.

Compared with the Fendt 728, where the cab felt a little tight for me, the 832 is noticeably roomier. For a long working day, I definitely preferred the extra space.

One small detail I also liked was changing the rear linkage between Cat 2 and Cat 3: remove a pin, move the link arm into the other position and put the pin back in. No endless screwing of the linkage parts.

Perfect? Definitely not. I would still like to see proper footrests in the cab. FendtONE also looks very good, but when it comes to GPS and guidance, a certain other shade of green has left a better impression on me. That part is obviously down to personal preference.

After the first test, three words probably describe my impression of the 832 best:

Big, fast and comfortable.

Thanks to Agriland OÜ for the demo
#farmertonis

Estonian agriculture is at a crossroads. Estonia

Estonian agriculture is at a crossroads.

Estonia has fought for years for fairer conditions within the EU. To help close that gap, €546 million in funding over seven years, including national co-financing, has now been allocated as an opportunity for Estonian agriculture.

According to the proposal known to the sector, only €295 million would go to agriculture and the food industry – almost 46% less.

Farmers are asking for the full €546 million to be used to strengthen Estonian agriculture, food production and long-term investment capacity.

#põllumajandusristteel

@eversagro Ferro from @agripartner.ee making its f

Can subsoiling improve field drainage? My experien

Can subsoiling improve field drainage? My experience with the @eversagro Ferro!

🇪🇺 The subsoiler was purchased with investment support for achieving environmental and climate policy objectives in agriculture. The project is co-funded by the European Union.

I also offer contracting services with this machine.
📩 kaarliagro@kaarlitoa.ee

The past two years have brought plenty of rainfall, and wet seasons quickly expose problems with soil structure and water movement.

On some of my fields, crops were literally “standing with their feet in a cold puddle” for months. On one winter wheat field, a @paultech_esoil soil station showed almost continuous excessive moisture from drilling until harvest. A penetrometer also revealed a clearly more resistant layer at around 30–35 cm depth, which may have restricted both drainage and root development.

Last autumn, I tested the Evers Ferro grassland subsoiler, imported by Agripartner

The first results were interesting enough for me to apply for PRIA investment support and purchase the machine for my own farm.

My first proper test was on grassland where around 5 ha regularly remain partly unmown because the soil is too wet to carry machinery.

We found strong resistance at around 30 cm and set the Ferro to work at approximately 35 cm. The aim is not to work as deep as possible, but slightly below the compacted layer.

After subsoiling, the penetrometer passed through the previously compacted layer noticeably more easily.

A few days later, around 12 mm of rain fell overnight. Visually, the subsoiled areas were already less wet than the previously problematic spots. It’s only an initial observation, not proof of a long-term effect, but definitely something worth following.

Next, I’ll be testing more problem areas on my own fields, especially headlands and turning areas.

I’ll keep you updated on whether these first positive observations continue over the coming seasons. 🌱

#farmertonis

Had to put something something on the field after

Had to put something something on the field after winter wheat and winter triticale has shown that it is better choice than winter wheat.

Triticale is a mixed breed of wheat and rye, and according to farmers growing it, it could
combat "cereals after cereals" situation better.

Planted it on 13th of september in 2025. Came up satisfyingly and used only autumn herbicide on it!

In spring 2026, it looked a bit down but thought that it could create some tillers and fill the gaps. Unfortunately no rain in almost two months from when vegetation began.

@paultech_esoil soil station showed drought stress and nitrogen I applied didnt solve properly.
The rains came later but it was too late I think

Crop grew only about knee high without any significant tillers.

As it looked not so good in spring and didn't improve, I almost didn't use any other inputs except herbicides and 97 kgs of nitrogen.

It yields about 6 tons in lower places of the field and 4 tons on higher places, so there has to be moisture issue...

Maybe about 5 tons of yield isn't so bad after all?

Over 45m of cutting width 5 combines CR 8.90 2xC

Over 45m of cutting width

5 combines
CR 8.90
2xCX8.90
CX8080
CX8090

📸 @sven_eerik
@tatoli_as
@newhollandag

#FarmerTonis

I went to the field on July 27, and the hail-damag

I went to the field on July 27, and the hail-damaged hemp crop completely surprised me. After the damage, it looked as though the field was finished, but the broken plants have started growing again, they are flowering, and the field once again looks like a hemp field.

Of course, the crop is no longer as dense or as beautiful as the undamaged hemp, and the yield loss will probably be significant. More weeds have also emerged in the thinner crop. But considering that at one point it seemed the entire harvest had been destroyed, the recovery is truly incredible.

My journey into hemp cultivation is supported with advice and expertise by the Estonian company Nordic Hemp

#farmertonis

Bonus points if you said six hours ago that you’d

Bonus points if you said six hours ago that you’d be home in no time.

#FarmerTonis

Hey, atleast they are useful! #farmertonis

Hey, atleast they are useful!

#farmertonis

I am just going to leave it here for a moment…

I am just going to leave it here for a moment...

#farmertonis

Durum wheat vs soft wheat 🌾 I am trying out a ver

Durum wheat vs soft wheat 🌾

I am trying out a very small scale durum wheat growing of my field

Durum wheat is hard, golden and high in protein. It is mainly used for pasta, couscous and bulgur because it holds its shape well.

Soft wheat is lighter and more delicate. It is better suited for cakes, biscuits, pastries and other soft baked goods.

In simple terms:

🍝 Durum wheat = pasta
🍰 Soft wheat = baking

Same crop family, very different uses.

#FarmerTonis

Farming: the most expensive hobby in the world? #

Farming: the most expensive hobby in the world?

#FarmerTonis

Once a year, on a weekend in July, both smaller an

Once a year, on a weekend in July, both smaller and larger farms open their doors in 🇪🇪

Each farm has its own programme, revealing its distinctive features.

Ohtla Lihaveis (Beef) is raising Charolais cattle

Visitors can meet farm animals, explore fields, join tours and workshops, taste local food, buy farm products and discover both modern and historic machinery.

#farmertonis

🌾 This year, I am taking part in the Estonian Crop

🌾 This year, I am taking part in the Estonian Crop Competition for the first time with the Estonian spring wheat variety ‘Hiie’.

The Estonian Crop Competition is an annual event where farmers compare their crop-growing skills, technologies and results.

It is not only about achieving the highest yield. The competition also focuses on crop quality, profitability, efficient use of inputs and more sustainable farming practices.

Participants test different varieties, fertilisation strategies, crop protection programmes and cultivation methods. By comparing the results, both competitors and other farmers gain valuable practical knowledge.

The aim of the competition is to show what Estonian farmers and fields are capable of, encourage innovation and share the best crop production experience across the agricultural sector. In 2026, the competition is being held for the 22nd time. 🌱🚜

#farmertonis

On 21 June, a very narrow but intense hailstorm hi

On 21 June, a very narrow but intense hailstorm hit one of the hemp fields.
Hailstones up to 2 cm in diameter battered the crop within minutes, leaving the field looking as though it had been mown down.

At the same time, another field just 15 metres away was left almost completely untouched.

I’m now trying to help the damaged plants recover with amino acids, micronutrients and seaweed extract.

I’ll continue monitoring the field and share updates on how well the plants recover and how much of the yield potential can still be preserved.

Do you think the hemp will recover from this level of hail damage?

How Field Scouting (Nearly) Ruined Our Family Vaca

How Field Scouting (Nearly) Ruined Our Family Vacation

This whole adventure started with one unlucky drive across a field. Grass wrapped itself around the driveshaft, and although I managed to cut it all free, the damage had already been done.

A few days later we had to leave to vacation with a caravan.
By the time we reached Saaremaa, I noticed oil leaking from the rear differential. A local workshop in Kuressaare managed to replace the seal the next morning, but after a test drive, it was still leaking a bit. The mechanic suspected a faulty replacement seal and kindly didn’t charge us.

But I thought that as before there was only grass instead of seal, it is now better. Mechanic filled the differential with new oil and everything seemed to be atleast in such working order to reach home.

We changed our plans, stayed longer on Saaremaa and then continued to Hiiumaa, checking the car constantly. Everything seemed manageable until we realised we had badly miscalculated the drive to the ferry. Navigation showed an arrival time three minutes after departure.

After a shortcut and a slightly faster drive, we made it - but the differential was clearly running hot.

We let the car cool down and continued carefully toward home. Then, about 20 kilometres after Haapsalu, there was a loud bang and the car stopped moving completely.

A friend brought another car, we transferred the caravan, and the Lexus was taken away by a tow truck. We still had to hurry to return the caravan because the next customers were already waiting for it.

The children were tired and hungry, but handled the whole situation incredibly well. One slept through the breakdown, while the other finally fell asleep during the rescue mission.

It was quite incredible that from breakdown to have car towed and caravan hitched to new car took only about hour. Thanks to super nice friend!

Quite an adventure - and apparently it still isn’t over.

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