An Ontario start-up with technology that gives fruit growers accurate, real-time crop data is one step closer to full commercialization. Why it matters: Accurate data helps growers bring more efficiency […] Read more
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Smart orchard prediction system moves closer to commercialization
Ontario start-up secures funding to further develop system and expand into other fruits
New research will look at dairy welfare and technology
The use of artificial intelligence to help farmers improve dairy animal care will be studied on Ontario and Quebec farms
A new research collaboration at McGill University and the University of Quebec in Montreal will explore the role of artificial intelligence in promoting dairy cattle welfare. The project aims to […] Read more
Computer chips made in Taiwan are a vital farm input
It sounds like the premise of a cheap novelette: put 90 per cent of the world’s most strategic industry in a tiny place caught between two superpowers and push those […] Read more
New precision crop monitoring technology offers great potential
SWAT Cam is the latest in summarizing crop performance
The latest technology to provide enhanced imaging and monitoring of field conditions was previewed April 3 with a webinar launch among dozens of agronomists, certified crop advisors, growers and other […] Read more
Visit to a dairy barn goes virtual
The University of Calgary uses virtual reality technology to create a simulation of a dairy farm for convenient public access
Glacier Farmmedia – People who’ve never set foot on a dairy farm can now explore a simulation using virtual reality headsets as part of a project launched by the University […] Read more
Getting more out of satellite imagery
“Resellers” are reshaping imagery demand and usability
The demand for overhead imagery continues to gain acceptance. The volume of data gathered is increasing, and the time and learning curves required for analysis by growers and advisers are […] Read more
RcFarmArm allows for some remotely controlled tractor functions
Farmers see the benefits of keeping both feet on the ground with bolt-on attachment for tractor
Glacier FarmMedia – Repeatedly climbing in and out of an auger tractor to start it and engage the PTO can get tiring after a long day of hauling grain in […] Read more
The peaks and troughs of agriculture technology
How to figure out what tools will work on your farm
New farming technologies can be expensive, and for many up-and-coming tools, useful results are not guaranteed. The fear of investing in lackluster tools is a barrier to the adoption of […] Read more
Canadian grain marketing expands its options with apps
New platforms offered by Bayer CropScience and StoneX Group
Glacier FarmMedia – A couple of Fortune 500 companies are expanding their Canadian crop marketing services. StoneX Financial (Canada) Inc., a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc., has launched its Farm […] Read more
Opinion: A reality check on big tractor electrification
John Deere’s chief technology officer put the brakes on the expectation for speedy electrification of large farm equipment. Speaking at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, Jahmy Hindman was one of […] Read more
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