Glacier FarmMedia – The insular nature of Canadian agriculture is one of its biggest innovation challenges, said speakers at a recent ag event. Growth will thrive when connections are made, collaborations are struck and investors are found to put up the dollars needed to take a concept and make it reality, but there’s not enough […] Read more
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Ag investments in artificial intelligence worth watching in ’24
I watch with interest what investors consider to be hot in the world of agriculture and note how quickly that interest fades and moves to the next trend. Precision agriculture technologies are the exception. They remain a popular investment choice, and for good reason. In comparison, the alternative protein sector, particularly plant-based meats, is no […] Read more
More ag investment urged
CALGARY — Canada must strengthen its public and private funding for research and development of innovation in the agri-food industry if the sector is to remain competitive with rival exporting nations, warned an expert. Public funding for such innovation in Canada has fallen to seventh in the world at 0.046 percent of gross domestic product, […] Read more
