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Join host Ian McDonald, Crop Innovation Specialist with OMAFRA, as he kicks off the Crop Chats: Seeding Equipment Series by visiting Hunco Farms in Ontario. In this episode, we sit down with Kevin, Jason, and Phil to talk through their planter and drill setup, how they approach no-till planting, and what they’ve learned through years of refining their system.

From hydraulic downforce and electric drive to residue management and planting green—this episode is packed with practical insights for any grower making equipment decisions.

🧑‍🌾 Guests: Kevin, Jason, and Phil from Hunco Farms
📍 Location: Ontario, Canada

 🛠️ Topics Covered:

• Upgrading for no-till
• Kinze planter features
• Matching equipment across systems
• Fertilizer strategies
• Section control and electric drive
• Lessons from planting green

🌱 Crop Chats is a podcast miniseries hosted on The Soil Network Podcast, where we dig into actionable tools and ideas to support innovation in Ontario agriculture.

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