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Case High Clearance Sprayer in Bin Yard
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Farmer Sprayer Field Before Seeding
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Farmers spray a chemical, called a desiccant, on their crops in the late stages of growth to speed up the maturity process, kill off any green weeds, and help dry down the stalks for harvest.. This causes the whole field to mature at the same time and makes harvesting faster and more efficient. Photo Credit: Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan
Farmers Spraying Field in Tandem
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A third generation family farm on the outskirts of Saskatoon, Grasslake Farms produces mainly wheat and canola crops. The Duh family has a long history of supporting and working with researchers to improve growing practices for farmers, the environment and consumers. Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
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John Deere High Clearance Sprayer
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A high clearance sprayer at Wiebe Farms. Did you know that if Canadian farmers stopped using pesticides and GMOs, we'd need another Saskatchewan. That's 37 million more acres to grow the same amount of food we do today. #farmfact Check out these articles: Keeping Disease at Bay: https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/keeping-disease-at-bay/ Why Do Farmers Use Herbicides: https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/why-do-farmers-use-herbicides/ Why Do Farmers Apply Fungicide? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/why-do-farmers-apply-fungicide/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Farmer in High Clearance Sprayer
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Farmer Checking Wind Monitor in Field
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Farmer Leaning on New Holland Sprayer
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