Farmers today have access to a wide range of cover crop and green manure mixes to meet the specific needs of their fields.

Without a cover crop, approximately 70% of rainwater runs off the land. To restore water to the soil and combat drought, farmers need to help water get back into the soil.

One way to do this is to use green manure or cover crops.

When growing forage crops in a large area of land, there are many ways to be more efficient and cost-effective. Here are some things to consider to help you achieve high yields, reduce production costs and improve the profitability of your farm.

Fertilization and pH

Maximizing yield starts with getting the pH right for your chosen forage seed.

Developing new seed varieties requires about 10 years of testing, improvements and innovation. In this interview, Lucie Kablan, agronomist and researcher in field crop management, details the scientific process behind Sollio Agriculture’s research farm.

What are the major stages involved in developing new varieties?

The easiest way to explain it is by using the diagram below of the stages of seed production.

Here at Sollio Agriculture’s research farm, we leave nothing to chance. It takes several years of research and field work all over the country to get a product to your field. Our team even bakes bread and hand makes certain crop varieties. It’s that kind of attention to detail and commitment to sustainable innovation that ultimately helps farmers improve their yields.

Elite Seeds brings together researchers and advisors who work hand in hand to promote excellence. For the research farm team in Saint-Hyacinthe and the advisors, the goal is the same every year: to provide grain farmers with the most high-performance and consistent seeds.