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WWW.POTATOGROWER.COM 11 Maximizing Potato Yield Starts at Planting For more information visit greentronics.com or contact us at 519-669-4698 As a leader in precision agriculture systems we off er unique solutions specifi cally designed with the root and vegetable producer in mind. We can give you the harvest details with a yield monitor RiteDepth - Automatic Depth Controller Sonar Sensor Technology For More Uniform Planting Depth • Uniform seeding depth is important to achieve uniform emergence which will in turn help with timing and effi cacy of spray & fertilizer applications. • Sonar sensors improve uniformity while reducing the need for frequent adjustments. • Sonar sensors are small, out of the way, allowing a clear view of the planter and cause no obstruction to stubble and trash from previous crops. Agragene Knock-Out Agragene Inc. has acquired an exclusive, worldwide license to Precision-Guided Sterile Insect Technology from the University of California. Agragene uses this technology to create environmentally responsible insect pest control products for growers. With insecticide resistance increasing and retail pesticide costs escalating, Agragene offers growers better and more cost-effective alternatives to chemical pesticides. Knock-Out brings cutting-edge, proprietary genomic technology to a decades-old technology known as sterile insect technique. Agragene's approach provides safe, precise control and an exceptionally cost-effective solution to deploying sterile male insects onto growers' fields. Learn more at www.agragene.com. Haith Pro-Flow Transfer Chute Haith introduces its patent-pending Pro-Flow Transfer Chute, which protects potatoes and other sensitive produce from bruising and damage when moving from one conveyor to another. The Pro-Flow creates a trampoline effect by tensioning a loop of PVC material between two stainless steel tie rods. This creates an air pocket, which cushions the crop as it is transferred. This cushioning effect eliminates the bruising that can occur with gravity transfer in steel chutes. Haith's Pro-Flow Transfer Chute can be fitted to conveyors and machines such as even-flows and box fillers, with Haith's design engineers considering the belt speed, drive roll diameter, drop height and produce type to tailor each chute to the precise needs of each application. Contact Haith at www.haith.co.uk.