One third of agricultural jobs could be automated in the next decade according to a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada.

A third of agricultural jobs could be automated in next decade, report says

Precision livestock farming could fine-tune feed efficiency ‘equation’
A Belgian researcher says precision technology can help farmers fine-tune animal feed consumption, which would increase profits, improve animal welfare and lower environmental effects.

New ag tech pitch event to precede AgSmart
Discovery Lab brings its tech startup process to agriculture
A new event in conjunction with AgSmart at Olds College aims to bring mainstream technology startup support to the agriculture sector.

Smart farm competition encourages farmers to adopt technology
Competition will serve as opportunity to create and develop smart farm networks
The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) is seeking applications for a competition geared toward creating or developing new smart farm networks. Funding under this initiative will support collaborative on-farm tech innovations in hopes encouraging farmers to adopt emergent agriculture technology. CAAIN receives funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to address challenges […] Read more

Farmers Edge considering privatization
The tech firm is evaluating a pennies on the dollar share buyback from its majority holder
Fewer than three years after going public, Manitoba-based tech firm Farmers Edge is considering a privatization proposal.