Michaela Paukner

Michaela Paukner

Michaela Paukner is the managing editor of No-Till Farmer, Strip-Till Farmer and Cover Crop Strategies. Her previous journalism experience includes working as a reporter for a legal magazine and as a producer for two Wisconsin TV news stations. She has also worked with clients across the globe as a freelance writer and marketing consultant, and as a brand manager for a Wisconsin-based boutique marketing agency. She's a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

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Chinese No-Till Research Team Studies No-Till, Develops Equipment Prototypes

The Conservation Tillage Research Team has been studying no-till and other conservation tillage methods on China's lands for decades. The team's work has led to the publication of more than 200 papers and development of more than 30 equipment prototypes. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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No-Till Makes Farming Possible, Profitable Amid Africa’s Changing Climate

No-till improves soil health, yields and economic stability for farmers in Uganda, Algeria, Lesotho and Zambia.

Farmers in the African countries of Uganda, Algeria, Lesotho and Zambia have realized environmental and economic benefits of adopting no-till on their land. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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Autonomous Farm Equipment Poised to Change No-Till Operations

The agriculture industry is shifting to autonomous equipment, prescriptive applications and farming as a service, says Ohio State University’s Scott Shearer.

No-tillers can turn new technology into an asset if they’re prepared for advancements coming in the not-so-distant future.
That’s the opinion of Scott Shearer, chair of the department of food, agricultural and biological engineering at Ohio State University, who shared his predictions at the 2022 National No-Tillage Conference about how autonomous farm machinery will change the structure of the agriculture industry.


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Report: World’s Farm Resources at ‘Breaking Point’

No-till and other sustainable agriculture practices provide a solution to the climate crisis and growing demand for food.

No-till and other sustainable agriculture practices can help bring the world's farm resources back from a "breaking point," while continuing to provide food for generations to come. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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Zimbabwe Farmers Triple Crop Production with No-Till

FAO report indicates more than 300,000 farmers in Zimbabwe have adopted conservation agriculture practices.

More than 300,000 farmers in Zimbabwe are no-tilling and nearly tripling their crop production, leading to higher household incomes for farmers. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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Danish Farmer Sees No-Till as Farming ‘Based on Common Sense’

Knud Bay-Smidt, one of the few no-tillers in Denmark, asks the European Union to move away from its new Green Deal.

Knud Bay-Smidt, a fourth-generation farmer from Denmark, pursues sustainable farming practices, despite objections and obstacles presented by government regulations. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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No-Till Good for Present & Future of Farming in Australia

An agricultural consultant makes the case for stubble management and erosion control in the age of climate change.

Bob Freebairn, an agricultural consultant based in Coonabarabran, Australia, sees the short-term and long-term benefits of no-tilling in a world faced with climate change. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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