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Recent Articles from 'Agtech Innovator'

  
  AgTech Innovator #15 - May 2007
Research Examines Liquid Manure Application in No-Till Farming
AgTech's Search for Technology Solutions
Identifying the Best Tillage Tool For the Job
When Too Much, or Not Enough Manure Can Damage Your Crop

AgTech Innovator #14 - June 2006
AgTech Centre Research Targets Practical Nozzle Information
The War on Spray Drift

AgTech Innovator #13 - May 2006
Fuel Efficiency Produces Big Payback: High Fuel Prices Drive Need for Better Fuel Efficiency and Changes in Farming Practices
Tires, Ballast and Fuel: Three Major Fuel Use Reducing Factors Within Any Farmer's Control
Changing the Way We Farm: The Simplest Solution to Fuel Savings Is Not to Start theTractor

Agtech Innovator #12, January 2006
A New Generation of Conservation Tillage
Major Trends in Conservation Tillage Technology

AgTech Innovator #10 - July 2004
Technology Drives a New Generation of Farming
The Keys to Capturing Innovation
AgTech Centre Research Focuses on Four Core Areas

AgTech Innovator #9 - June 2004
Sprayer Technology Research Sheds Light on System Performance
More on Nozzles, Shrouds and Air Assist Accessories

AgTech Innovator #8 - April 2004
Composted Versus Stockpiled Manure; Different Processes ... Totally Different Results
New Composting Options on the Horizon
The Carbon Connection

AgTech Innovator #11 - September 2004
Harnessing Technology to Boost Livestock Production
Tackling Major Livestock Issues
Engineering a Technology Boom
Partnering to Drive Success

Agtech Innovator #7 - Feb., 2003
A New Era for Direct Seeding
The Future of Direct Seeding

Agtech Innovator #6 - Nov., 2002
Advancing Technology Drives New Options For Cutting Livestock Odour
Key Trends Drive Odour Management Progress

Agtech Innovator #5 - April, 2002
The Challenge of Measuring Odour's Impact
Odour-Measuring Technology
Understanding Odour and Human Sense of Smell
Establishing a Science-Based Approach to Odour Measurement

Agtech Innovator #4 - Nov., 2001
Energy Alternatives Emerging for 21st Century Agriculture
New Options on the Horizon
Rating the Alternatives

Agtech Innovator #3 - June, 2001
New Sprayer Technology: What Farmers Need to Know
Sprayer Technology for Today and Tomorrow
The Sprayer Revolution: 1975 - 2000

Agtech Innovator #2 - April, 2001
Farmers Can Save Big Money on Fuel
Reduced Tillage, Lower Fuel Bills
Tips for Working in GUTB (Gear Up, Throttle Back) Mode
Tire Tips

AgTech Innovator #1 - January 1, 2001
AgTech Centre Poised for New Era of Agriculture
AgTech Centre: A History of Innovation
AgTech Centre: Emerging Issues in Agriculture
Research, Technology and Information for 21st Century Agriculture
AgTech Centre's Six Core Areas of Expertise and Industry Links

  
 
 
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