Canadian farmers who attend Ag in Motion can get an insider’s look at agricultural research.
The Discovery Farm “Off the Beaten Path” demonstration research tour takes farmers into the fields where projects are underway.
“These cross-industry demonstration research projects are a great way for researchers to test and verify the latest technologies in real farming conditions,” says Blake Weiseth, applied research lead at Discovery Farm Langham and agriculture research chair at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. “The variety of demonstrations taking place on the farm is really exciting.”
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Weiseth notes that partners conduct small- and large-plot demonstration research at Discovery Farm Langham and the solutions that partners are working on “in the dirt” have potential to change practices and approaches on western Canadian farms.
During the tour, visitors can hear about what’s new on these multi-year Discovery Farm projects.
- 4Rs Plus Project: evaluating strategies for optimizing water and nutrient use efficiency, and the impact water management can have on soil properties.
- Field of Excellence: a large-scale, 110-acre collaborative research project with several industry partners as part of the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network, a national network designed to aid development of agricultural technologies.
- Salinity Project: a five-year investigation evaluating the effectiveness of using perennial forages as a tool to manage salt-affected soils.
The “Off the Beaten Path” demonstration research tour will also include visits to these partner-led projects:
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Innovation Acres (40-acre project in its third year at Discovery Farm)
- Overton Environmental Enterprises Inc. EcoTea Soil Health Discovery (15-acre project in its second year at Discovery Farm)
- Timac Agro (new five-acre project)
- TopKrop Fertilizers (new five-acre project)
- Väderstad Wheat/Forage Intercrop (new five-acre project)
- Väderstad Syngenta Pelta vs. Conventional Canola Seed Treatment Plant Placement (10-acre project in its second year at Discovery Farm)
- Winny Farms Pedigreed Seed Showcase (new five-acre project)
- Yara Incubator Farm (40-acre project in its fourth year at Discovery Farm)
Tours take place twice a day, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Meet at Booth #706. Spaces are limited so arrive a bit early.
Don’t miss these AIM special events
Lunch and Learn: Canadian Forage and Grassland Association
Tuesday, July 18 & Thursday, July 20 – 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Special Events Tent. Includes lunch and speaker presentation: 12:15 to 1 p.m.
The association hosts an interactive information session for producers (seasoned graziers and annual croppers alike) to hear about advanced grazing techniques on farms and ranches, different grazing systems and funding opportunities.
Morning Mingle: Livestock & Forage Innovators Breakfast
Thursday, July 20 – 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The Watering Hole
This event encourages livestock and forage producers to start the last day of Ag in Motion with breakfast and friendly networking.
Sprouting Success
Tuesday, July 18 – 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Special Events Tent
Hosted by Ag-West Bio, Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership and Affinity Credit Union, this event highlights agriculture innovation, with the farmer front and centre.
Mobile Mic Speaker Series
Daily: July 18-20, various times and locations
Get special access to expert exhibitors for a personal look at the innovative technology they bring to Ag in Motion. Join presenters on this small-group experience to get your questions answered about what’s next for the farm.
MarketsFarm Insights
Wednesday, July 19 & Thursday, July 20 – 2 to 3 p.m. in the Special Events Tent
Get a grain market outlook from Bruce Burnett, director of Weather and Events with MarketsFarm, then stay for an informative Q&A session with Burnett and a panel of experts.
