EMILI looks forward to hosting Manitoba 4R Day at Innovation Farms on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Throughout the day, field demonstrations and presentations will showcase how sustainable 4R practices (Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place) can be applied across the Prairies.
Innovation Farms Manager Leanne Koroscil looks forward to connecting with attendees to discuss how 4R principles are increasing sustainability, as well as the chance to share how digital agriculture technologies, such as soil probe sensors, inform decisions on Innovation Farms.
“Soil probes help us make good 4R decisions,” she said. “For example, if you have a soil probe measuring temperature and moisture, it can provide you with the optimal sowing window at the beginning of the season. This saves time and money while also following two of the four ‘R’s: Right Place and Right Time.”
With more than 50 sensors installed across Innovation Farms, EMILI collaborates with innovators in industry and academia to test, validate, and demonstrate technologies and techniques aimed at increasing productivity, sustainability, and profitability across the agriculture and agri-food sector. These sensors provide valuable data to inform decision-making on crop health and production throughout the season.