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Danish Farmer Adopts No-Till Practice as Solution to Multiple Challenges

Knud Bay-Smidt says local solutions, innovation are keys to agricultural sustainability.

The total number of no-till acres grew a whopping 1,440% in Denmark from 2016 to 2019. Knud Bay-Smidt is among those adopting the practice on his farm. With 35 years of experience under his belt, he’s prepared for just about any challenge that comes his way. Now he’s calling on local leadership to help guide the way for others. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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Groundbreaking Wheat Research Continues at CIMMYT

Mexican no-tiller Guillermo Breton details how organization impacts farmers everywhere.

Guillermo Breton's family had a front row seat to Dr. Norman Borlaug's groundbreaking research on wheat in the 1950's. The fifth-generation no-tiller describes how their work continues today in central Mexico, and is helping farmers better prepare for challenges ahead. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries. 


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Kornelis Kees Huizinga Moves Forward With Planting Season in Ukraine

Ukrainian farmer details challenges, risks of farming in war zone

Life on Kornelis Kees Huizinga's farm has changed drastically since the Russian invasion of his country began in late February. The Ukrainian farmer is moving forward with planting season in a war zone. He shares how his resilience is being put to the ultimate test. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries


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South African No-Tiller Enjoying Above Average Yields on Below Average Soils

Bergville farmer overcame climate, soil challenges by switching to no-till 20 years ago

South African no-tiller Egon Zunckel is always grappling with erratic weather patterns on his farm in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. On average, Zunckel gets roughly 36 inches of rain per year, but it’s not uncommon to go 4 months without a single drop during the winter. That’s one of several reasons why he went 100% no-till 20 years ago. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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