Manure demonstration in Mapleton on Aug. 21
Producers are invited to join technical experts and equipment manufacturers for in-field application demonstrations of liquid and solid manure at the farm of Jake Kraayenbrink, near Mapleton, on Aug. 21.
The outdoor event begins with equipment displays and presentations describing the role of GPS, tire size, inflation pressure, flow meters and distributors for precision application from 12:30 to 1:30pm.
Live in-field demonstrations will follow from 1:45 to 4pm to compare five liquid manure injection systems and five solid manure application systems, using hog, cattle and poultry manure.
Information will also be available on Farm Innovation Program (FIP) projects underway by Kraayenbrink, through Ontario Pork, including an automatic air inflation deflation control system to reduce soil erosion during field activities.
The event will be emceed by OMAFRA corn specialist Greg Stewart, and presented by AgriBrink, Heartland Soil and Crop, OMAFRA and Ontario Pork.
Manure Demonstration Day is free and open to the public.
It takes place on Aug. 21, from 12:30 to 4pm, at the Kraayenbrink Farm located at 8182 Concession 16, Mapleton, (10km west of Arthur on 109, formerly Highway 9, south on Sideroad 12 for 14 km and east on Concession 16 for 1 km).
In the event of inclement weather, a rain date has been set for Aug. 22.
For more information, contact OMAFRA at 1-877-424-1300.
