Sheep body condition scoring (BCS) has been added to handling system demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) this year to emphasize the importance of the practice. Delma Kennedy, sheep specialist genetics and reproduction with OMAFRA, will be leading the demonstration for farmers at the Ontario Sheep Farmers’ exhibit during the three-day show in September. […] Read more
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Condition scoring added to COFS sheep handling demo
The new demonstration will showcase how the practice can help farmers manage flock condition
Autonomous platform to make Ontario debut
Canadian-developed DOT A-U1 Power Platform continues to add more implements
The U-shaped DOT A-U1 Power Platform, an autonomous farming robot, will have its Ontario debut at the 2019 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show at Woodstock. DOT will be accompanied by many members of the company’s Autonomous Farming team, along with CEO of DOT Farm Solutions, Robert Saik. Why It matters: The showcase will give farmers an […] Read more
Dot autonomous platform to make eastern-Canada debut at COFS
The platform will be part of a new Evolution of Farming Demonstration at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Ontario farmers will get the chance to see the Canadian-made Dot autonomous farming platform at this year’s Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. The Dot A-U1 Power Platform is an autonomous platform with no cab and in fact, it looks little like a regular tractor. The platform attaches to implements like a drill or a sprayer unit. […] Read more
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show adds to property
The property will help the show continue to provide the a top visitor experience
Glacier Media, parent company of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show has invested in Oxford County farmland adjacent to the show site. Glacier Media has acquired ninety acres of land directly north of the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show site on Oxford County Road 34. For the last decade, 30 acres of this land has been used as […] Read more
Sprayer power: Is electricity the next big thing in spray adjuvants?
Positively charging spray droplets can help them stick to plants, but droplets need to be small
Getting fungicides and insecticides into the canopy and to the underside of leaves is a challenge for most sprayers. Small droplet sizes and even coverage are needed for this and for the fungicide lacquering required for control in most non-systemic products; and that comes with the risk of drift. Why it matters: With more precise […] Read more
Sorting out new seed brands
Corteva has solidified how its Pioneer and Brevant seed companies will work in the market
Corteva, the new agriculture brand of DowDupont, is maintaining two seed brands in the Canadian marketplace to fill two sales routes to farmers — through agriculture retailers and direct to farmers. Pioneer — the iconic seed brand —will continue to be sold to farmers by farmer dealers, Collin Phillip, the eastern area leader for Corteva […] Read more
Spinner spreaders get new swath control technology
The Salford Group BBI Sniper spreader can adjust on the fly to precisely apply fertilizer
The Salford Group has launched a new spinner spreader, called the Sniper, that enables farmers to control sections of spread for increasing accuracy, less overlap and less environmental impact. The spreader spreads 120 feet. The challenge designing the spreader was the lower quality and consistency of fertilizer in North America, said Anson Boak, Salford’s marketing […] Read more
COFS knowledge tent featuring leading precision ag, marketing information
The new education-based program increases the learning opportunities for farmers
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show returns for its 25th year, as the gathering place for the industry and a centre of innovation information. There’s more focus this year on sharing knowledge with the new Farmers Edge Knowledge Tent, presented by Glacier FarmMedia. Farmers can visit the tent to learn about agronomy, precision agriculture, farm succession, farmer […] Read more
OMAFRA strip till demo to highlight working units
The live demonstration gives farmers a chance to see strip till machines in the field
OMAFRA is taking soil health action to the field this year at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS). The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is hosting a live strip tillage demonstration every day at 11:15 a.m. in the Southwest Demo Field at the show. This is in addition to the regular equipment demonstrations […] Read more
COFS demonstrations highlight livestock’s important place
FCC Livestock Central gives farmers the chance to see equipment working first hand
Livestock have always had a significant place at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and that continues in 2018 at FCC Livestock Central. More than 100 exhibitors at the show are livestock specific, focusing on dairy, beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry and more. The difference at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is that exhibitors can showcase their products […] Read more
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