Our Top Notch Farming extension meetings are back this February, offering an exciting opportunity for Saskatchewan farmers to connect, learn and gain valuable insights from industry experts. Organized by SaskOilseeds in partnership with SaskBarley, this year’s events will feature a lineup of speakers focused on the latest research, market trends and agronomic strategies.
The program kicks off with SaskOilseeds’ agronomy extension specialist, who will present results from the 2024 on-farm research trials conducted with cooperators across Saskatchewan. This will highlight practical data from the four protocols studied. SaskBarley’s research and extension manager will lead a session on barley agronomy, sharing insights from recent barley research.
SaskOilseeds’ flax and research extension specialist will further the agronomic focus by discussing the latest developments in flax breeding research. This presentation will highlight promising new flax varieties that could improve both productivity and the flax growing experience for farmers.
In addition to agronomic advancements, the meeting will dive into economic insights. Marlene Boersch from Mercantile Consulting Ventures will present a comprehensive market outlook, covering projections and emerging trends in the global market that directly impact Saskatchewan farmers. Phillip Harder from Croptimistic Technology Inc. will turn the spotlight to weather trends and forecasting, providing a detailed outlook and discussing how farmers can leverage this data to make informed decisions in their operations.
Agri-ARM researchers will present on the ADOPT (Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies) research program. This program emphasizes applied research projects designed to improve farming practices in Saskatchewan, helping to identify and implement innovations that lead to more productive and sustainable farms.
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