b'at areas that lead to potential problems, saysBIOLOGICAL WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM of soil and straw where the products biologically de-Bourgeois. What are the points that are vulnerable forPhytobac is a biological waste disposal system thatgrade. The remaining water evaporates through solar potential water contamination? ensures residual plant protection protects dont makeheat and ventilation. In terms of neonic use, Bourgeois says were nottheir way into groundwater. The concept is regularlyThe system isnt cheap. Partially subsidized in a crisis. We have a few areas in Canada whereshowcased on Bayers Forward Farms. Olligs farm,by Bayer, the system cost 60,000 euros (around weve had high concentrations of neonics, but weDamianshof, is one of those farms.C$87,500). To Olligs, the technology is priceless. were actually able to pinpoint these sources of highIn Germany, the discussion about plant protection contamination to point source contamination. is difficult, he says. People think we are bad for The difference between point source andusing plant protection. This is a problem for farmers. contamination through leaching and runoff is huge.On another Bayer Forward Farms in North Holland, Point source contamination, says Bourgeois, is of realNow we have a closedJasper Roubos also uses Phytobac. Like Olligs, he concern.transfer system thatgrows winter wheat, onions, potatoes and sugar For potatoes, in particular, the location ofaddresses the problem.beets. Roubos farm sits five meters below sea level. equipment cleanup could be an issue if it drains intoSeashells dot the clay soil bed on his 80-hectare farm, surface water, says Bourgeois. The vast majority ofIm very positive aboutand canals cut their way in and around his crops. neonic use in potatoes is in-furrow and in seed piecethe Phytobac.Roubos protects the surrounding waters through treatment.careful plot design, special cultivation techniques Sixth-generation German grain and potato farmerJASPER ROUBOS and by using the Phytobac system. In the past, he Bernd Olligs understands these concerns well. Heused a single patch of grass, specifically designated has a river running right through the middle of hisfor the disposal of wash water from his sprayer. Many 115-hectare farm. This worries him because he needstimes, he felt concentrations were too high, which was plant protection products to farm, but he doesnt wantespecially problematic in rainy weather as bacteria them to seep into the groundwater beneath his fields.Residual liquids and sprayer wash water contain- dont have time to eat at the product. To address this, Olligs made a sizeable investment ining plant protection products are collected in a bufferNow we have a closed transfer system that Beutech Agros Phytobac.tank. From there, the water trickles on demand intoaddresses the problem, he says. Im very positive a waterproof container filled with a substrate madeabout the Phytobac.Fresh BoxWith the Fresh Box you can - even at high ambient temperatures - refresh the air in your storage to the correct CO2 value, with minimal cooling or ventilation. The result: a constant storage temperature with a controlled CO2 level and therefore better frying colorquality.For any of your storage needs in CanadaPhone: 1-902-436-4884 | www.tolsmagrisnich.comFALL 2019 SPUDSMART.COM 53'