Agricultural robotics aim to do the jobs no person wants to do or the tasks that are simple but time-consuming. “We have to start automating tasks for two reasons,” said […] Read more
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Robotics ROI could edge out traditional implements for some operations
Growers need to determine whether it’s worth it or not depending on use
Capturing field realities on the go tells tale
Croptimistic’s SWAT Cam’s automated cameras and machine learning models are designed to monitor crops
Glacier FarmMedia – Advances in machine learning have enabled agricultural companies to deploy new systems that enhance their services. One of the latest companies to hop onto the artificial intelligence […] Read more
Canada’s agriculture innovation sector has momentum, experts say
Capitalizing on interest and supporting entrepreneurs key to keep momentum going
There’s a sense of optimism and excitement in the Canadian agri-tech and innovation sector these days – and despite ongoing challenges, the future shines bright with opportunity. That’s according to […] Read more
Parlour versus robot financials prove systems are surprisingly similar
BDO’s national benchmarking data compares dairy farm profitability
Is it better to invest in a parlour or robots? It’s a question many dairy farmers are facing as they consider their next expansion and make future plans. The answer […] Read more
Tracking animal performance with camera clicks
New technology to help farmers manage what they measure
Glacier FarmMedia – Imagine as a livestock producer, whether of beef, dairy or hogs, and being able to get a daily read on animal weights just by checking your cellphone […] Read more
Pilot project assesses digital tool for monitoring traffic on poultry farms
Industry hopes to improve biosecurity and better communication among farmers
A new poultry pilot project is putting biosecurity and disease mitigation measures in Ontario to the test. Farm Health Guardian and the Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) have partnered to […] Read more
Green-on-green spray technology puts weed control on near horizon
In-crop selective spraying technology is showing promise
Glacier FarmMedia – In 2021, both John Deere and AGCO announced they were developing selective spraying technologies. Deere introduced its See and Spray Select as an option on model year […] Read more
Powerful sensors on planes can detect crop nitrogen
Hyperspectral imagery offers cost-effective, quick assessment
Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers transformed agriculture during the Green Revolution, catapulting crop yields and food security to new heights. But despite improvements in crop nitrogen use efficiency, fears of underperformance still […] Read more
Precision technology wins and losses
Farmers discuss if, and what, precision agriculture tools are worth the investment
Chuck Baresich has been utilizing precision agriculture tools on his family’s Bothwell area no-till cash crop operation since 1998. “We have been at the forefront of lots of technology whether […] Read more
Invention improves blood collection in pigs
‘Backspacer Device’ allows blood samples to be drawn from pigs safely and without undue stress to animals
Veterinarian Jewel White and her colleagues are the winners of this year’s F. X. Aherne Prize for Innovative Pork Production for creating something they call the “Backspacer Device.” The invention […] Read more