Grainswest - Tech 2022

Tech 2022 Grains West 4 THE FARMGATE FEATURES COLUMNS Cover photo: Pixabay Net-zero a bankable opportunity The science of craft beer Sky high Hot takes A wing and a sprayer A smoothie for the soil NEW AND INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS IN AG 44 45 42 43 46 47 MARKET MONITOR Global food security remains threatened as war in Ukraine continues FROM LAB TO FIELD Smart Farm puts technologies to the test HEAD OF THE CLASS Federal subsidy and mentorship opens career doors for youth THE MALTHOUSE Moisture application process may hold value for feed sector CEREALS CORNER Study confirms CWRS varieties suited to reduced salt recipes POLICY PLACE New plant breeding guidelines will benefit entire value chain The Henry Ford of fenceposts Recycled materials are the heart of inventor’s creative process // BY KELLY-ANNE RIESS // 22 28 32 Help wanted Despite strong job prospects, ag mechanics are in high demand // BY TREVOR BACQUE // Power play Renewable energy projects on their way to a field near you // BY MADELEINE BAERG // 18 Newly equipped The Tech Issue 2022 farm gear roundup // BY GEOFF GEDDES //