Drones in Forages: A Digested Breakdown of Their Advantages
Jan 02, 2026

Video: Drones in Forages: A Digested Breakdown of Their Advantages

Presented by Adrian Rivard of Drone Spray Canada and Mike Verhoog of Sutom Family Farm and Drone Spray Canada.

Adrian and Mike discuss how drones can benefit forage production in your operation.

The purpose of the Forage Focus conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario forage producers across the ruminant livestock and commercial hay sectors.

 

Drones in Forages: A Digested Breakdown of Their Advantages

Drones in Forages: A Digested Breakdown of Their Advantages

Presented by Adrian Rivard of Drone Spray Canada and Mike Verhoog of Sutom Family Farm and Drone Spray Canada. Adrian and Mike discuss how drones can benefit forage production in your operation. The purpose of the Forage Focus conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to ... More
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