Introduction – Welcome

Hans Henrik Pedersen, CTF Europe.dk, Chairman of CTF-2015

Welcome and programme of the day

Presentation

Frantisek Kumhala, Prof. Czech University of Life Sciences

Welcome to the Czech Republic and introduction to Czech (high tech) agriculture and research

Presentation

Tim Chamen, CTF Europe Ltd, UK

Controlled Traffic Farming
– from research to adoption ( northern Europe) and future prospects

Abstract

Presentation

Farmer experiences with CTF

CTF as a means to successful direct drilling 

Nick August, August farms, Oxfordshire, UK

Presentation

Presentation with comments

It works so well that it can hardly be true”. Experiences from heavy and highly variable soils 

Jan Jönsson, Lydinge Farm, Skåne, Sweden

Abstract

Presentation

Management of farming and staff in large scale farming. Nine years of CTF experiences in Romania. 

Hans Ole Rasmussen, Romania

Presentation

Posters session

Diogenes Antille, University of South. Queensland, Australia

1: Controlled traffic farming reduces nitrous oxide emissions from grain cropping

2: Highlighting the importance of CTF for heavy cotton harvest machinery

Abstract 1

Abstract 2

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Chris Bluett, HRZ Consulting ACTFA, Australian Controlled Traffic Farming Association 

CTF can lower N2O emissions from cropping fields.
– Better for the planet, and saves fertiliser too!

Abstract

Presentation

Jozef Hula, Czech University of Life Science

System with permanent traffic lanes practised in a 10-ha field

Abstract

Presentation

Overseas experiences with CTF

Experiences from Australia: 20 years of CTF and 12 things not to do

Wayne Chapman, CTF Solutions and Wanaringa Farm, Taroom, Queensland, Australia

Abstract

Presentation

CTF in Canada and in the US. Experiences and how is interest among farmers?

Peter Gamache, CTF Alberta, Canada

Abstract

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Recent research, farm economy and the environmental impact

Results from recent traffic system research and the implications for future work

Dick Godwin, Harper Adams University, Newport UK

Abstract

Presentation

Economics assessment of CTF in arable crop rotations and in forage grass

Hans Alvemar, Alvemar Consult and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala

Presentation

CTF in vegetables – great potential, challenged by incompatible machinery.

John McPhee, University of Tasmania, Burnie, Australia

Abstract

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CTF in Australian grain production: Less emissions of green house gasses emissions and good economics to the farmer.

Jeff Tullberg, University of Queensland; National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture and CTF Solutions, Queensland, Australia

Abstract

Presentation

New into CTF – how to get started

Modifying machinery for 9 m CTF. Our first year’s of experiences from 750 ha in undulating land in Poland

Tadeusz Niesiobędzki, Rolman Farm, Poland

Presentation

We now finally have a plan how to implement 12 m CTF on our 3.000 ha

Martin Rosenmejer, Skabernäs, Skåne Sweden

Presentation

Industry view on CTF

How do requests from CTF farmers influence R&D in the industry?

Joachim Stiegemann, Claas

Presentation

New opportunities with auto-guidance system and field mapping software. Has the challenge of compatibility between systems been solved?

Patrik Vitek, Leading Farmers, Czech Republic

Presentation

Field day – Agrovation Farm

Presentation of the Agrovation Farm and the established 12 m rubber belt based CTF system

Michael Horsch, Horsch

Presentation from Nov 2014
(UK seminar)

Presentations from pre-conference seminar/tour

 Jens Kr. Kjeldahl, Brdr. Kjeldahl, I/S, Samsø, DK

Experiences from seven years of seasonal CTF and our plans to achieve a full 3 m CTF system without harvest compromises

Test of 9.6 m Wide Span CTF

Presentation

Wide span info

 Sander Bernaerts, Naturim. NL

CTF standards and development in the Dutch organic vegetable industry

Presentation

 John McPhee, TIA, University of Tasmania, Australia

CTF in vegetables – Progress in Australia

Presentation

 Paul v. Ham, Van Ham Organisatie & Advies, NL 

MultiToolTrac. First experiences with an electric multipurpose tractor with variable track gauge (up to 3.2 m)

Web site of
Multitooltrac

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Video

 George Sly, Sly Agri, UK 

Use of tracks instead of tyres

A very quick introduction to strip tillage

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