Reading Time: 2 minutes Research from the University of Calgary on shatter-tolerant canola could save Canadian farmers time and money.
UCalgary breakthrough may stop canola shatter and boost yields
New research on canola could help save farmers time and money
Canada’s agricultural innovation in crisis?
Experts argue that Canada’s ability to foster agricultural innovation and technology needs drastic improvement, and it needs to happen now
Reading Time: 5 minutes Experts argue that Canada’s ability to foster agricultural innovation and technology needs drastic improvement, and it needs to happen now.
Older farm technology may risk hacker attack
Out-of-date internet-connected systems can be a cybersecurity vulnerability on many Prairie farms, alowing hackers in
Reading Time: 4 minutes A farm’s older internet-connected control systems — in one recent case, grain dryers — can let hackers in to wreak havoc.
VIDEO: Claas Axion 9 tractors showcase comfort features
The Claas Axion 9.450 tractor was recognized with two awards at the recent Agritechnica farm show in Germany
Reading Time: 3 minutes German equipment manufacturer Claas showcased its new Axion 9 tractor series, including farmer-focused cab features, at the Agritechnica 2025 machinery show in November.
Swarm mapping the future of drone imagery
Calgary-based company Threshold UAV wins $20,000 prize at Ag Innovation Awards during Agri-Trade
Reading Time: 3 minutes Calgary-based Threshold UAV wins the $20,000 top prize at Ag Innovation Awards for their swarm drone mapping.
Moo translator and methane measures: There’s an app for that
Canadian farmers can access two new app-based dairy farm tools from Dalhousie University: One analyzes cattle sounds, another promises farm-specific methane measurements
Reading Time: 4 minutes Dalhousie University researchers use artificial intelligence to create new dairy farm apps that analyze cattle sounds and measure methane.
Is a weather station right for your farm?
With the festive season looming, they make great gifts
Reading Time: 4 minutes Weather stations could make a great Christmas gift for the farmer in your life.
I wrote this column myself — or did I?
It’s getting harder to tell what is real or AI generated
Reading Time: 5 minutes It is getting harder to determine what is real and what is AI generated these days, but AI still has a place in the industry
Livestock movement scanner looks for proving ground
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency looking for ranchers to test RFID ‘wand’ technology, meant to make traceability easier in the lead up to incoming regulations
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) will test new technology intended to simplify the recording of animal movements, linked to proposed federal livestock traceability regulations.
Western Canadian innovation driving agricultural resilience
Innovation, improved farming practices and cooperation helped western Canada make key strides in sustainability, said panel
Reading Time: 4 minutes Western Canada is driving innovation and sustainable farming in the agriculture world.
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