Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart at the opening ceremonies of Ag in Motion near Saskatoon. "It's only with the most up-to-date practices and the latest technology that we'll be able to keep up with the challenges of feeding the world's population,” Stewart said, adding that the show is a chance for farmers to see how the technology works on their farms.
Photo: Lisa Guenther
Ag in Motion was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting by (l-r) Glacier Media Group president and CEO Jon Kennedy, federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart.
Photo: Lisa Guenther
Ag in Motion is Western Canada’s first outdoor farm show which incorporates plots to demonstrate seed varieties, crop protection products and equipment.
Photo: Lisa Guenther
DuPont says Lumiderm + Vibrance protected 10 per cent of the canola seeded this year. DuPont's Dave Allen shows off the plots at Ag in Motion.
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DuPont Pioneer’s booth includes an outdoor “rink” and the chance to throw a rock with two-time Brier champion Pat Simmons.
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DuPont Pioneer’s booth includes an outdoor “rink” and the chance to throw a rock with two-time Brier champion Pat Simmons.
Photo: Lisa Guenther
Dupont corn plots standing tall at the Ag in Motion site.
Photo: Lisa Guenther
Dupont canola plots flowering on their way to pod stage at the Ag in Motion site.
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Exhibitors on the Ag in Motion site are displaying some of their latest technologies.
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Saskatchewan farmers Henry and Aaron Van Ee take up the rain gauge challenge with water pistols at the CocoRaHs water gun booth.
Photo: Lisa Guenther
Saskatchewan farmers Henry and Aaron Van Ee take up the rain gauge challenge with water pistols at the CocoRaHs water gun booth.
Photo: Lisa Guenther
food vendor-Lisa Guenther
A variety of local food vendors set up shop on the Ag in Motion site, including Rebel Melt where ‘Americana meets Canadiana.’
Photo: Lisa Guenther
Farmers and agribusinesses in Western Canada are seeing the latest agricultural technology in action at Ag In Motion, Western Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Set up on 320 acres 15 minutes northwest of Saskatoon, Sask., Ag in Motion features live demonstrations of field equipment, crops and services. Ag in Motion runs from July 21 to July 23, 2015.
