Industry partners conduct small- and large-plot demonstration research at Discovery Farm Woodstock to test practical applications, farming methods, technologies and products in a real-world setting.
Farmers attending Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show from September 12-14 can have an insider’s look at what is in the pipeline for agriculture by hopping on the Discovery Farm “Off the Beaten Path” Demonstration Research Tour.
During the tour, visitors can hear about what’s new on these Discovery Farm projects:
- Field of Excellence: this large-scale collaborative research project attracts a variety of industry partners and offers insights in a single cohesive project. The question being addressed is: what can we do to close the yield gap? Partners: A&L Canada Laboratories Inc., AgroLiquid, Koch Fertilizer Canada, Kubota Canada, Oxford Agropro, Sevita International, SoilOptix® Inc., SWAT MAPS/Fieldwalker Agronomy Ltd, and the Woodstock Research Station Team.
- 100-Bushel Soybean Project: What’s Really Holding Us Back?: this demonstration research by University of Guelph graduate student Matthew Rundle looks at ways growers can hit higher yields. In its third and final year, project findings will be shared at the end of 2023 to inform soybean management practices.
- Timac Agro Supercharged Fields Project: Timac Agro Canada’s research at Discovery Farm Woodstock is a five-acre project that seeks to demonstrate the benefits of their innovative products Excelis Maxx, Top-Phos, Fertiactyl and Fertileader.
- Maizex Seeds Research Project: research hybrid interaction with different nitrogen and seed population rates with the research results at this and other locations helping to inform hybrid and population recommendations to producers.
- AgroLiquid Crop Nutrition Options: Corn & Soybeans: this research looks at foliar fertilizer applications with AgroLiquid’s specialized liquid fertilizer blends.
These projects contribute to important learning throughout the year:
The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has been an excellent winter wheat yield project for Discovery Farm. This project is part of a global series that helps local farmers understand their yield potential and learn possible limitations. Be sure to find out more at the Discovery Farm Booth at the show.
Grober Nutrition’s ongoing research trials share learning on young animals at the Grober Young Animal Development Centre located at Discovery Farm Woodstock.
Tillage T’s Demonstration: this demonstration, held in partnership with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and Soils At Guelph, lets producers see a variety of fall tillage choices to determine what is the best time and use for each implement, and how the application overwinters.
“We have seen a real increase in research at Woodstock the last few years,” says Bell. “In August we were welcomed as a Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network partner, making us one of eight national smart farm sites – and the only site in Ontario – working together to advance smart technologies. We are excited to bring these developments forward for Ontario farmers.”
Thank you to our 2023 suppliers!
We are very grateful to these partners for supplying our seed at Discovery Farm Woodstock for the 2023 crop year: Maizex Seeds, Pioneer, PRIDE Seeds, Semican, and Sevita International. Thank you also to Oxford Agropro for supplying our fertilizer for 2023.
Tours take place twice a day – at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Meet at Booth SM-1120. Spaces are limited so arrive a bit early!
