Manitoba Farm Life, May 15, 2023

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Monday, May 15, 2023

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Volume 43 | Number 5

Publication Agreement No. 40012905

DARIA ZMIYIWSKY (Zmee-you-ski)

President

Black Press Media

Prairies

ph | 403-314-4311

cell | 204-290-5353

email: daria.zmiyiwsky@blackpress.ca

KATHERINE PAGE

Sales Manager

Black Press Media

Prairies

cell | 204-298-6110

email: katherine.page@blackpress.ca

LET’S

CanadianMarketandChanging Farms

Spencer LongofGenesus

Withporkpricesatrecordlevelsorapproaching newrecordsthroughoutEurope–Canadian producersarestillreeling.Lossescontinue, painpersists.Weneedapendulumswing.The dramaticdifferenceinpricebetweenCanadaand EuropeshouldintheoryresultinmoreCanadian porkbeingexportedasmoreAsianbuyerslook forcheaperoptionsinternationallywhichshould alsoresultinthepriceincreasinginCanada assupplydeclines.Whenandifthistheory happensandatwhatpointisan guess.TheincreasingriseofAfrican SwineFeverinChinawillputthe biggestconsumerofporkinthe worldinahole.Canadaexports 70%ofitsporkproduction alreadyandisthethirdlargest exporterofporkintheworld,this numbercouldincreasefurtherifthe priceisright.SomepackersinCanadalost rightaround$300millionlastyear,everyoneis losinginthisbusinessrightnow.Therealityis thereisaporkshortagethroughoutmuchofthe worldandCanadahasamassiveopportunity tohelpfilltheshortagewhileatthesametime givingCanadianproducersandpackersroom forprofitability.Thelastnumberofyearshave beendevastatingforproducersandweneed thependulumtoswing.

Canadaisfacingadramaticdemographicshift withintheagriculturalindustrythathasbeenwell onitswayfordecadesbutisnowincreasingly becomingmoreapparent.Newreportsshow 40%ofCanada’sfarmoperatorswillretire

by2033andthecountrywillneed30,000 newimmigrantstoestablishnewfarmsand greenhousesortakeoverexistingonestokeep thesectorsustainable.Thatstaggeringnumber isonethatourindustryneedstorecognizeand preparefor.Farmswillneedtogetbiggeras morepeopleexittheindustrytocontinuecurrent output,thiswillfurtherconsolidateourindustry. Furthermore,in10years,60%oftoday’sfarm operatorswillbeovertheageof65.Canadais takinginrecordnumbersofimmigrants,how manyoftheseimmigrantsarepreparedforand interestedinbeingfarmersisquestionable,the overwhelmingmajorityaresettlinginmajor urbancentresandwillneverfarmin Canada.Thecurrentimmigrationpool elynotcreatesustainabilityfor ourindustryunlessitischanged tobetterallowpeoplewhowork inagricultureintheirhome countryandwanttocometo Canadatoworkinagriculture here.

Therealityforourindustryisyoungpeople needtoseeafutureintheindustry.Theyneedto seethatopportunitycanbethere,thatiswhatwill makeitsustainable.Lookingfromtheoutsidein atourindustryoverthelastfewyearsonewould genuinelywonderwhyanyonewouldwanttobe initiftheyarejustgoingtolosemoneyyearinand yearout.Youngpeopleneedtoseethattheycan makeagoodlivingandcansucceed.Webelieve fundamentallyasacompanythatbettertasting porkiswhatcanpropelourindustryforwardand thiscouldbetheopportunityyoungpeoplesee withintheindustry.Rightnow,theindustryisn’t workingformost,weneedapendulumswingso youngpeoplecanjoinitandensureitremains sustainable.

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

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The Genesus booth at the National Hog Convention and Trade Exhibition in Manila, Philippines heGenesusbooth theNationalHog Conventionand TradeExhibitioninManila,Philippines

BillKlassenAuctionsLtd.

R.R.1,Box81,Winkler,MB,CanadaR6W4A1

Ph:204-325-4433 • Cell:204-325-6230

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PHILIPPENNERONLINEAUCTION

FarmAuctionJune8,2023at6:00pm

54113RientoRoad.Thisis5milesSouthfromElmaonhwy11, then1mileEastonPR506and1/2mileNorthdrivewaymarker 54113,FromJCT11ANDhwyonetransCanadaapprox 12milesNorthtillPR506,ElmaMB,CA

Description:

**Pleasekeepcheckingbackformorepicturesand updatesaswegetclosertoauctionday.**

AntiqueNationalscaleoncasters,Steelcarrierrackovercabonpickuptruck 8ftboxmodel,Balespearwithuniversalquickattach,Setof18.4x38 clamp onduals,Hyddrivedrillfillaugerinparts,Two6ftmetalsawhorses,Barrels: twometaland3poly,Twostainlesssteelhogfeeders,Tandemaxlesprayer undercarriage,4wheelrunninggearwithwagonapprox200bu.,Fueltanks onstands500and300galtanks,TubeLineautobalewrappermodelTL 400. Shredded.,Newholland664baler540pto,powerliftrebuiltpickup,bale Commandserial#962169.Shedded.,NewHollandmodel664roundbaler, 1000shaft,balecommand,rebuiltpickup,serial#92948,NewHollandmodel 1431discbine13ftserial#647690.Shedded.,NewHollandmodel499haybine serial#8817831.Pumporhydmotoronthisunitneedattention.,Horsedrawn buggy,Fordtwobottom3pthplow,2003CattletrailerSokalIndustries,two -7000lbaxlespartican,sidedoor,6ftyardtrailer,NewHollandHT154wheelv rake,Highline1400roundbalehaulerserial#BM14200260,Freestandingcorral panels11/4inmaterial,Westfield1071MKgrainauger540shaft,NewHolland model519ptodrivemanurespreader#552437,Highlinebaleshredder model 7000,lefthanddischarge,serial#BP70200391.,IHCmodel45vibrashank cultivator16ftw/3rowmulchers,12ftantiquehayrackonsteelwheel wagon, Mobility5tonfertilizerspreadertandemaxle,hastarp,Case14ftchiselplow withspringshanks,Shopbuilt12ftlandlevelerwith6wayblade,Shop built 12ftlandlevelerwith6wayblade,HutchMaster15ftoffsetdisc,notchedfront 24indisc,22inrear,30ftcattlefeederwithcanvasliner,30ftcattlefeederwith canvasliner,30ftcattlefeederwithcanvasliner,Friesenhopperbin1400bu.

12ftdia.,7ftwall,Friesenhopperbin1400bu.12ftdia.,7ftwall,Friesen14ftDia., 1600bu.hopperbinonconcrete,Friesen14ftDia.,1600bu.hopperbinon concrete,Westeel2100bu.hopperbinonconcrete,Westeel2100bu. hopper binonconcrete,Westeel1650bu.hopperbinwith60degreehopper, Case 1070dieseltractor,cab,air3pth,powershift,dualhyd,pto,serial#2555018, 2007Chevroletpickuptruck,extendacab,337000km,V8automatic

BIDONLINE

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Ph:204-325-4433 • Cell:204-325-6230

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DENIS&LORETTEDHEILLY ONLINEAUCTION

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R.R.1,Box81,Winkler,MB,CanadaR6W4A1

Ph:204-325-4433 • Cell:204-325-6230

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FarmAuctionJune2,2023at6:00pm

Description:

Pictureswillpostedoncethesnowisgone.

4Massey4cyl

MinneapolisU

1938JohnDeereD.Lastyearofunstyled

CaseVAC

FarmallHwidefront

FarmallSuperC

FarmallMwidefront

InternationalW4

InternationalWD6withloader

FarmallA

SCCase

JohnDeereA

Alltractorsarerunning!

1997GMC1/2ton.Extcab.Runninglastyear,notthisyear. 1970Ford3/4ton3006cyl.Autotrans.Notrunning.Project. 1931FordModelAengineonly.Electricstart.Runswell.

Valvegrindingmachine

Valveseatgrindingmachine

Directions:

FromthelightsinCarmango6milesNorthon#13to305. ThengoEaston305for2miles.Thengo1mileSouth.From ElmCreekgo6milesSouthon#13for6milesto305.Then goEaston305for2miles.Thengo1mileSouth.

Notes:

Formoreinformation,pleasecallDaveEnnsat204-750-1530 SATURDAY,JUNE3FROM10AMTO2PMWILLBEPAYMENT ANDPICKUPDAYATTHEFARM.

BIDONLINE

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BRUCESMIRLONLINEAUCTION

FarmAuction

May23,2023

at6:00pm

14147Road33West.Thisis3miles WestofMordenJct3and432. Then1.5milesNorthon33West., MordenMB,CA

Description:

FarmAuctionMay26,2023at6:00pm

40035Road37WestandRoad40North,Thisis5milesSouth ofSt.Claudeon240and2milesEastonRoad40North, 1/4mileNorthon37W.,StClaudeMB,CA

Description:

DenisandLoretteDheillyhavebeencollectorsandsafe keepersformanyyearsandnowwanttodownsize. Whenthesnowissofterwewillupdatethissitewithitems andpictures.

Directions:

40035Road37WestandRoad40North Thisis5milesSouthofSt.Claudeon240and2milesEaston Road40North,1/4mileNorthon37W.

Olderacreageyardwithsomebee equipment,oldertractors,Case backhoe,smallertilleage,shop toolsincludingolderflatbeltLathe 48incentre,scrapvehiclesandeq. Thecompletelistingcanbefound byclickingtheBIDONLINEbutton furtherupthepage.

Directions:

14147Road33West.Thisis3miles WestofMordenJct3and432. Then1.5miles Northon33West.

BIDONLINE

Photo by Karen Krueger

PartialList:

HEAVYTRUCKS&TRAILERS

*1998International4700BoxTruck

*2014FreightlinerDD15TruckTractor, 1,405218km

*2014FreightlinerDD15TruckTractor, 1,399000km

*1986FreightlinerFLCTruckTractor, ManitobaSafety,DayCab*Fruehauf

HeavyEquipmentTrailer

SEACANCONTAINERS& BUILDINGS

*40ftHighCubeOpenSideDoorOne WayContainer*Unused30X40Fabric Building

*Unused30X60EFabricBuilding

*Unused12ftX30ftTunnelGreenHouse

*Unused30ftX60ftTunnelGreenHouse

*Unused6ftX8ftMetalShedw/Skylight

*Unused10ftX20ftMetalShedGarage

*Unused13ftX20ftMetalShedGarage

*Unused10ftX40ftChickenRunShelter

*Unused12ftx20ftMetalLivestock Shelter

*(2)UnusedIncubatorHatchingMachine

*UnusedStainlessSteelChickenPlucker

*Unused21ftX19ftMetalDoubleGarage Shed

*UnusedMetalGarageCarportShed 20ftX20ft

ATTACHMENTS&EQUIPMENT

*Brandt10X70SwingAuger

*UnusedIndustriasAmerica140RHyd PullScraper/Grader*UnusedIndustrias America120RHydPullScraper/Grader

*UnusedIndustriasAmericaLoading Ramp

*UnusedIndustriasAmericaF12Pull

TypeBoxBlade

*UnusedIndustriasAmericaF10Pull

TypeBoxBlade

*Excavator7TonHydraulicBreaker HammerAttachment

*(2)UnusedSkidSteerSnowBuckets

*UnusedSkidSteerBucket

*UnusedSkidSteerIndustrialHydraulic PostPounder

*Unused3Point7ftSwingBackhoe

*UnusedATV/UTVFowBehindFlail Mower

*Unused72”3ptRotaryTiller

*Unused86”SkidSteerDozerBlades

*Unused500gal&750galFuelTrailersw/ DefTank&12VPump

*Unused3pt5cuftCementMixer

*Unused60”3ptDitchBankFlailMower

*Unused60”SkidSteerConcreteMixer w/SideChuteDispenser&Bag

*UnusedSkidSteerSkeleton&Log Grapples

*LargeQtyUnused RatchetTieDown StrapsFrom1”to22,000lbHeavyDuty

*LargeQtyOfRecover/LiftingSlings

*LargeQtyOfTowStrapsw/Hooks

*LargeQtyUnusedLever&BlockChain Hoists3/4Tonto6Ton

VEHICLES&BOATS

*2008GMCSierra3500,6.6LDiesel, Dually,4Door,365K

*2011DodgeRam2500,Laramie,Crew Cab,220K(NewTransat205K)

*KiotiMechron2200DieselUTVw/Front Blade,1342hrs

*2005JeepWranglerSport,Manitoba Safety,143,862km

*2004HondaPilotEX-L,Manitoba Safety,381,277km

*2006KiaSportageLX,ManitobaSafety, 236,417km

*13ftAluminumBoatc/w20HPMercury Outboard&Trailer

BUILDINGSUPPLIES&HOTTUBS

*(2)LiftsComposite3DWoodGrainDeck Boards,RedWood(126perlift)

*(3)LiftsComposite3DWoodGrainDeck Boards,Grey(126perlift)

*Composite2DWoodGrainDeck Boards,Chocolate(126perlift)

**(2)Unused5PersonAristechAcrylics HotTub,Balboa,5.5kwHeater,73Jets

*(2)Unused50JetHotTub,Balboa,c/w Cover&Steps,BlackExterior,White MarbleInterior

AUTOMOTIVESHOPEQUIPMENT &TOOLS

*(3)UnusedTwoPostAutoLift/Hoist, 10,000lbw/FloorPlate

*(2)UnusedWheelBalancerMachines

*Unused75TonIndustrialShopPress

*Unused48”4DrawerToolChests

*QtyOfUnusedGasWaterPumps& 12,000WattGenerators

*QtyOfUnused10gal&25galPortable AirCompressors*QtyOfJackStands& Air/HydraulicJacks

*Unused35TonAir/HydraulicAxleJack

*UnusedMidRiseScissorCarLift

(6000lb)

*QtyOfUnused2200ftTorqueAirImpact (pinlesshammerextended)

INDUSTRIAL&CONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT

*Dual3PhaseHeadMitreSaw

*HenryCraftmasterWoodLathe

*QtyOfUnusedVibratoryPlate

Compactors

*Unused14”ConcreteFloorSaw

*UnusedKohlerPoweredPSM26

PortableSawMill

*UnusedKohlerPoweredPSM30

PortableSawMill

LAWN&GARDEN

*Unused14HPKohlerPoweredWalk BehindStumpGrinder

*Unused19”GasWalkBehindRearTine Tiller

*UnusedKohlerPoweredGas4” Chipper/Shredder

*Unused4000PSISkidPressureWasher w/245GalTank

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TRACTORS,SKIDSTEER& GRADER

*KubotaM7040DTractorw/Canopy, 3pt,3447hrs

*KubotaF3990Tractorw/Cab, Snowblower,2922hrs(asisnon runner)*Ford5000Tractorw/Allied

Loader,3pt*Versatile160BiDirectionalTractorw/Loader,2960hrs

*1965GalionMotorGrader,(runs& operates)

*2007BobcatS300SkidSteerLoader, 2314hrs

*2007ASVRC30CompactTrackLoader

EQUIPMENT

*Newidea16WheelV-Rake

*4WheelHayRake

*International645VibraChisel

*2013KroneMowerConditioner(low acres)

*NewHolland116MowerConditioner

*HawkBuilt207SideDischarge

ManureSpreader

VEHICLES

*2012GMCSierra3500HD6.6LDiesel, CrewCab,FlatBedtruck(motorknock)

*2003International3800SchoolBus, Allison2000Trans,T444EPowerstroke

Diesel

*2004ToyotaRav4,Manual,new clutch,231K,Safetied

*2000LexusRX300SUV

*2010FordTransitConnectXLT

DeliveryVan

BUILDINGSUPPLIES

*LargeQuantityofVinylClickFlooring

*LargeQtyLiftsofCorrugatedMetal Roofing/SidingMultipleColors (26ga,29ga,18ft,16ft,14ft,12ft)

*LargeQtyLiftsOfCompositeDeck Boards(multiplecolors)

CAMPERS,BOATS,TRAILERS

*2021PJGooseneckFlatdeckTrailer, 32ft,T/A

*2004TahoePakRat16ftToyHauler TravelTrailer

*18ftLundAluminumBoatc/wTrailer

*18ftAlumacraftAluminumBoatw/ 120HPMercuryO/B&Trailer

YARDEQUIPMENT&OFFROAD

*2014JohnDeereZ425ZeroTurn

RidingMower

*SimplicityRegent16HP38”Riding Mower

*JohnDeereR72RidingMower

*CraftsmenRidingLawnMower

*WhiteRidingLawnMower

*Bombardier4004X4ATV

*2008Gio200ccDirtBike

*DucarSportsterDirtBike

*QtyOfKidsATV’s

*1985ColumbiaParCarG3GolfCart

QtyOfWalkBehindSnowBlowers, Tillers,ChainSawsetc

STORAGE

*Unused8ft&9ftSiteStorageSea

CanContainers

*(2)OneWayHighCube40ftOpen SideSeaContainers

*Unused40ftX80ftDualTrussArctic ShelterBuilding

ATTACHMENTS

*QtyOfNew&UsedSkidSteer Buckets

*3ptBrushMower

*SovemaRE723ptRotaryTiller

*3ptV-Plow/Ditcher

*SkidSteerQ/CHydraulicPTOAdapter w/BallHitch

*(4)UnusedWolverineSkidSteer

Auger

*Wolverine72”GrappleBuckets

*WolverineSkidSteerQ/CLand Leveler

*(2)WolverineSkidSteerQ/CRipper

*(2)WolverineSkidSteerQ/CTrencher

*WolverineSkidSteerQ/C72”Box

BroomSweeper

*Wolverine72”SkidSteerQ/CAngle

Broom

*WolverineQ/CConcreteMixers

*Wolverine72”SkidSteerQ/CSickle Mowers

*WolverineSkidSteerHydBreaker

*WolverineVibratoryRoller

*(2)WolverineSkidSteerRotaryTillers

*(3)Wolverine72”SkidSteerQ/C BrushCutter

*WolverineSkidSteerQ/CPalletForks

*WolverineSkidSteerQ/CHitch Adapters

CONTRACTOR&SHOPTOOLS

*MultipleEstatesConsistingOfShop &WoodworkingTools

*LargeQtyOfUnused30ftWork

Benches&ToolChests

*(2)AllanRazor8ftRide-OnPower

Trowels

*Sullair3700VRotaryScrewAir Compressor

HOUSEHOLD

*LargeSelectionOfUnusedJewelry, MusicalInstruments,VintageCoins& Currency,Antiques&Collectibles,New &UsedFurniture/Appliances,QtyOf Bicycles&More.

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Photo by Ashley Madden

Photo by Amy Kovacs

Photo by Hayley Bembridge

Photo by Jordan Laventure

GenesusGeneticshasworkedfor25yearsonour purebredregisteredJerseyRedDurocstomakeit thebesttastingporkintheworld.

Weproduceporkthathasgreatmarbling,redin colourandtastesincredible.Wehavewoncountless independenttasteteststobacktheporkupinour claimasUltimateTastingPork.

Pleaseseebelowforarecipeyouwillallenjoy.

Jersey Red JerseyRed Duroc RIB ROAST RIBROAST WITH HERBS

Ingredients

•Parchmentpaper

•2kgJerseyRedDuroc porkrackofribs

•4clovesgarlic, finelychopped

•Groundpeppertotaste

•1tsp.salt

•1/4tsp.Cayenne

Pepper

Method

Preheattheovento250°C/480°F.

•2tbsp.Herbesde Provence

•4tbsp.Dijonmustard

•2onions,chopped

•2tbsp.oliveoil

•Aluminumfoil

Cut1/2cmdeepslitsinporkfat.Slice2ofthegarlicclovesand insertintotheslits.

Inasmallbowl,mixtheherbs,salt,pepper,cayennepepperand mustardtomakeapaste.Brushthewholerackwiththispaste.

Lineapanwithparchmentpaper.Addthechoppedonionsand remaininggarlictothepan.Drizzlewithoilandmixwell.Setthe porkrackontopoftheonions.

Cookinthemiddleoftheovenfor15min,thenlowertheoven temperatureto205°C/400°F.Cookuntilathermometerinserted intotheporkrackregisters68°C/155°F,about1h15min.Stir theonions1-or2-timesduringcooking.Coverthepanwith aluminumfoilwhentheporkrackstartstobrown.

Removefromtheovenandletrest10min,looselycoveredwith foil.Carveandserve.

WILL CHAT GPT IMPACT THE SUSTAINABLE INTENSIFICATION OF AGRICULTURE?

Over the past few months, a technology called CHAT GPT has been making the headlines. I have been watching with interest wondering what impact this technology will have on the agriculture. Even if you are not interested in agriculture per say, this article has relevance as the technology has personal implications to you in other fields such as medicine.

First, let’s start with the basics. CHAT GPT is a language model developed by OpenAI. GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer and CHAT is well … about chatting, which it is pretty good at doing. The question I am pondering is how can CHAT GPT help farmers, agronomists, animal technicians, and technology specialists make better decisions?

My work as a Professional Agrologist is a combination of art and science. You see, agriculture is seldom black and white and many factors come to play that make each farming situation quite unique. This is why I am on a mission to build an ecosystem for agriculture called AGvisorPRO. AGvisorPRO is a technology platform which connects those seeking advice with trusted experts who can provide answers in all areas of agriculture from cropping to precision agriculture to regenerative farming practices to grain marketing strategies to insurance decisions to animal nutrition to human resource management to questions about chemistry, biology, physics, economics and mental health… you get it…all of agriculture…globally.

So, it is not surprising that many are telling me that “Saik, you’re out to lunch. CHAT GPT is going to obliterate what you are building at AGvisorPRO. CHAT GPT is going to put human advice out of business.” To that I say, “WHOA, hold on minute. I don’t think the human “touch” in agriculture is going out of fashion any time soon…but it’s going to change.

We have been testing AI as an Agri-Bot in the background of AGvisorPRO comparing the CHAT GPT technology to human experts as they address issues posted on our platform and the result is … “meh” … not that great and certainly not something I, as a farmer would depend on. And the reason is “nuance”. You see, agriculture is nuanced, and farming is complex because there are so many disconnected yet relevant data points that need to be considered. For example, how market prices are tied to a weather forecast can influence a fungicide decision. These are all factors’ farmers/agronomists consider when making the decision to spend another $20/ ac.

But do I believe AI’s such as CHAT GPT have a role to play in agriculture? The answer is yes.

However, unlike most references to AI as “Artificial” Intelligence I prefer to think of it more as “AUGMENTED” Intelligence. I believe that we can harness the power of AI to “augment” the work of the professional enabling that expert human mind to focus on creative solutions rather that gathering vast amounts of

CONTRIBUTING WRITER ROBERT SAIK

background data.

For example, if a farmer were to ask me how best to apply phosphate fertilizer. I have to ask many questions to learn about the pH, organic matter, rainfall patterns, type of crop, rotation, yield target, growing degree days, calcium-aluminum-iron levels, type of planter or seeder, seedbed utilization, type of fertilizer available in the area, placement, salt index, foliar options, is the land owned or rented, has manure been applied or is manure available, what’s the latest research on phosphate response to crops grown in this soil and climate…and…and…and.

Could an AI pull together part of all the background information I need? I think so. This would significantly “augment” my brain and give me more confidence in the solution I am providing to the farmer about the type, rate, placement and timing of his phosphate fertilizer.

prAGmatic: HOW SUSTAINABLE INTENSIFICATION feeds the world prAGmatic

Some of the examples of how an AI could augment agriculturalists would be; animal technicians using CHAT GPT to monitor animal health and behavior. By analyzing data from sensors and cameras, CHAT GPT can detect patterns that may indicate an animal is sick or stressed, allowing technicians to intervene before the animal’s health deteriorates. Or equipment specialists benefiting from CHAT GPT by using it to analyze data from various sources, such as equipment sensors and maintenance logs, to identify potential problems before they occur. This can save time and money by reducing equipment downtime and repair costs.

In conclusion, CHAT GPT is a powerful tool that can help enhance the work of farmers, agronomists, animal technicians, and precision technology specialists in agriculture. However, it’s important to remember that AI is more appropriately referred to as “Augmented” Intelligence in agriculture, as it is meant to assist and enhance human decision-making rather than replace it.

Agriculture is ultimately a relationship-driven industry where professionals need to have the background data, but at the end of the day, it’s also about people making decisions that affect families. So, let’s use CHAT GPT to make better decisions and improve our communities, but let’s also remember that humans are at the heart of agriculture.

(And yes, I did use CHAT GPT to “AUGMENT” the writing of this piece.)

Robert Saik is a professional agrologist and certified agriculture consultant. He is an author of FOOD 5.0 and The Agriculture Manifesto and CEO, of AGvisorPRO an app that connects those seeking agriculture advice with experts who provide answers. You can reachRobbydownloadingandconnectingto himonAGvisorPRO