Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers
Everything that matters about the farms, setting them up and growing, in one place.
Prices and choosing a farm
What problem does Agrokruh solve?
Growing vegetables has always been hard manual work, so people gave it up. Agrokruh saves 70 % of this drudgery – the arm digs, plants, weeds and waters, with no tractor and no chemicals. What remains is work that is enjoyable and good for both body and mind.
How much does Agrokruh cost?
The Small Farm costs €24,900 excl. VAT – one arm, 6 to 15 m long, made to measure for your land.
The Large Farm costs €149,900 excl. VAT – 5 arms for 15 circles, including know-how for 2 seasons.
Which farm is right for me?
Small Farm – vegetables for yourself, your family or a small community. One arm works 1 or more circles.
Large Farm – if you want to make a living from growing. 15 circles on 2.2 ha produce about 24 tonnes of vegetables a year.
What’s included in the price?
The arm, a spader, all attachments, a dibbler with hand planter, an irrigation attachment and consultations for 2 seasons. The Large Farm also includes the heavy spader, the seedling paternoster, a transfer trolley and Janko Šlinský’s complete know-how.
What’s the return on investment?
We can’t give you an exact figure. It depends on your soil, the weather, your experience and the price you sell your vegetables for.
Janko Šlinský answers with a question: “What is your health worth?”
Can I get a grant for the farm?
EU grants and subsidies are available for new technologies and organic growing.
Setting up a farm
What do I need to set up a farm?
Land – flat, with agricultural soil.
Power – a three-phase connection with a 3 × 16 A breaker.
Water – normal household water pressure is enough.
We recommend fencing and a reinforced track for the arm’s wheel.
How does installation work?
Installation needs at least 4 people. Our technician leads and helps.
How much electricity does it use?
The arm drive is 0.75 kW, the tools 0.5 to 0.75 kW. Total power draw depends on how many arms and tools are running, usually up to 4 kW.
What about warranty and service?
We give a 2-year warranty on the technology, followed by post-warranty service. The design is simple and easy to maintain.
Growing
Is Agrokruh only for experienced farmers?
No. Anyone can operate it. If you’re just starting out, the consultations will help – 4 hours per season with the Large Farm, 2 hours with the Small Farm, always for 2 seasons.
What can I grow?
More than 50 kinds of vegetables, herbs and flowers – anything that stays below the height of the arm. We’ll recommend varieties for your conditions.
Can I use chemicals when growing?
You can. But we grow without chemicals and we’re happy to show you how.
Can you really get a harvest without chemicals?
Yes, but it takes effort. Frost, drought, torrential rain and pests are all challenges. That’s why we’re developing mechanical protection for the circles using nets.
Where do I get seedlings?
Raise them at home, or we’ll grow them for you. The Large Farm also includes the seedling paternoster.
Didn’t find your answer?
Write or call +421 918 707 121.