Welcome to the 2023 IFAO Conference!
THE FUTURE OF ROBOTICS
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Robotic solutions are closer than you’d think. Hear from the AG Robotics Working Group about the latest up and coming technologies being brought to Ontario today!
Break
NITROGEN MANAGEMENT
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Everyone aims to hit their most economical rate of Nitrogen. Hear about the most recent research findings to get you on target.
NITROGEN INHIBITORS
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This is a deep dive on everything that will affect your nitrogen loss once it’s in the ground. Learn about which inhibitors work in different conditions, and when and why they don’t work everywhere.
Lunch
MANAGE, MEASURE AND MARKET YOUR CARBON
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The big panel on carbon – these panelists will run you through the 3 most important aspects to getting started in the carbon markets.
ENERGY SOURCES & ALTERNATIVE FUELS
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Fuel will get more and more expensive, but do the solutions on the table stack up to business as usual? Hear about our alternative fuel feasibility assessment and coming technologies that will solve your drying bill woes.
Break (sponsored by)
LIVING LAB – ONTARIO RESEARCH
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We have A LOT to catch you up on from the Living Lab – Ontario project. The perennial ground cover trial soils are changing is remarkable ways, Greg has been nailing relay cropping, and Mike has tested new tools and brought cattle into his field cropping rotation. Hear about it all here!
LET’S TALK SOIL WITH THE SOIL NETWORK
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Join the fantastic people of the soil network to talk just that – soil! They’ll lead you through a facilitated discussion that is sure to be aligned with your interests, because the first question is: what do you want to talk about?
Break (sponsored by)
EQUIPMENT FOR THE FUTURE
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Precision Technology is exploding, equipment is getting innovative and modifications are wide-spread. Join this panel to explore how to mod, synch and choose equipment for a smoother operation.
Break
MANURE MANAGEMENT
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There’s a lot of win-wins when you’re using manure – troubleshoot how to tap into this goldmine and increase your OM while decreasing your input bills
COMPOSTING, BIOSOLIDS, AND ORGANIC AMENDMENTS (oh my)
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There are so many options out there – how do they stack up? Break them down and filter good ideas to put into action with this panel.
Lunch
CARBON MANAGEMENT DEEP DIVE
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Hear from lead researchers on how your management practices may be affecting your carbon stocks
Explore the Exhibit Floor
CARBON MARKETS
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It’s coming. Get ahead of the trend and get ready to make the oncoming flood of carbon programs work for you and your goals.
EMISSIONS CALCULATORS
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Measuring Carbon is the last step in today’s carbon deep-dive. Learn about the tools available and how to use them to your advantage.