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From determination to excellence

Located in the village of Lastomerci, the Fašalek farm is a property with deep roots in agricultural tradition. Marko Fašalek, the former young heir and current owner, proudly continues the family legacy handed down to him by his father Franc. The Fašalek farm eventually became a symbol of persistence, innovation and growth in the agricultural world of Pomurje.

“Every day brings new challenges and sometimes everything goes smoothly, other times it doesn’t.”

Marko Fašalek

A modern approach to farming

Leaning on traditional values and rich agricultural knowledge, the Fašalek farm of Lastomerci in the vicinity of Gornja Radgona, Slovenia, adopted a modern approach to farming. Their main activity is pig farming. They have 120 breeding animals in their stables and annually breed approximately 2,500 bacon pigs, which they sell through ongoing cooperation with the local cooperative. “We decided on this form of sale so that we can focus more of our time on agricultural tasks,” explains Marko Fašalek, the owner of the farm. After more than ten years of experience selling corn seeds, he left his full-time job to devote himself fully to managing the farm. This deliberate decision allowed him to better organize his business, increase efficiency and gain valuable additional time for other key tasks on the farm.

Thoughtful management

The entire Fašalek family is involved in the work on the farm and they recently hired a worker. “My father was always a great support for me, especially at the beginning, but he also set the bar quite high,” reveals Fašalek. “But at some point, you develop your own approach and perspective. Some things you accept, some you don’t,” he adds. And the decision to continue with pig farming turned out to be the correct one. In addition, they have 40 beef cattle and cultivate 70 hectares of agricultural land. This requires modern equipment and thoughtful planning. They mainly grow classic crops such as wheat, corn and barley, using most of the produce as bulk feed for their animals. Any surpluses are stored or sold, while shortfalls are replenished as needed. All this showcases their economic efficiency and thoughtful crop management. Despite large-scale farming, investment remains key to maintaining and increasing efficiency.

From support to purchase

Marko Fašalek is considered a demanding buyer who knows exactly what he needs and always strives for the best. Despite his long-standing support for the Farmtech brand, he made a conscious decision to invest in a new slurry tanker. “I wanted to upgrade our existing galvanized slurry tanker with a distribution system, and after looking at the various options, I decided on the Farmtech brand, specifically the Ultracis 1550 model with a 15m distribution system Condor 15.0,” says Fašalek and adds that in the end, among the entire selection, this one offered the best price -quality ratio. During the purchase, he worked closely with Farmtech salesman Oton Bogdan and authorized Alma Agro dealer Martin Kraner, who provided him with excellent support in choosing a tanker. “Farmtech is a renowned brand and a local one at that. Thus, we arrived at the optimal configuration and figured out all the details of the order quickly and flawlessly,” says Fašalek upon taking over the new composition. An additional benefit for him is the proximity of Farmtech in case the equipment needs to be serviced.

Excitement from day one

After just a few uses of the new 15,000-litre Ultracis tanker, the enthusiasm is obvious. “The exceptional driving characteristics, the high quality workmanship and extraordinary functionality are really convincing. And it fits perfectly with the tractor!” says Fašalek proudly. The Fašalek farm produces approximately 2,000 cubic metres of slurry annually, half of which is distributed among the fields in the spring and the other half in the fall. “The new composition will make us even more efficient and easier to adapt to ecological requirements, which is key in today’s era of sustainable agriculture,” he says. Despite the negative trends in agriculture, the owner is optimistic about the future and is already planning new investments. In addition to the tanker he has already purchased, he is also considering the purchase of Farmtech’s largest tandem-axle tipping trailer, the TDK 2000, which would further optimise the farm’s operational logistics. “I still need it, but probably next year,” he concludes. But with his passion for agriculture, he not only improves his farm, but is also an active member of various associations and organizations that strive for a better future of Slovenian agriculture.

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Ultracis 1550

Galvanized slurry tankers

Barrel capacity [l]: 15,5k
Unladen weight [t]: 5,8
Tractor power [HP]: > 163

Condor

Slurry distributing systems

Trailing shoe system
Width [m]: 7.5-18.0