CALGARY — It’s a pretty good bet an invention has a good chance of being successful when a video about it is posted to Facebook and unexpectedly gets millions of views from around the world. That’s what happened to Real Garant of Donnelly, Alta., after he created a device aimed at solving a problem faced […] Read more
Tag Archives Agri-Trade Equipment Expo
High-tech grain grader wins people’s choice award
The AI and machine learning technology was a hit at Agri-Trade Equipment Expo’s recent Ag Innovations competition
RED DEER — A Saskatchewan company plans to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to give farmers and grain buyers an edge by boosting the accuracy and speed of how grain is graded. Ground Truth Ag is developing systems that could be used in places ranging from elevators to farms, including grain bins and combines […] Read more
VIDEO: Alta. ag equipment show finds positive attitude
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer gave farmers an opportunity to see the latest in agricultural technology
As many as 33,000 people from up to 16 countries figuratively kicked the tires as they checked out the latest advances in farming technology at the 39th annual Agri-Trade Equipment Expo. “The mood we’re seeing at the show, and the outlook we’re seeing in the ag industry in general, is very positive,” said Krissy Fiddler, […] Read more
Agri-Trade show welcomes European invasion
Contingent of farm implement manufacturers from Germany one highlight of agricultural equipment expo in Alberta
An official German pavilion of farming-related companies chose the recent Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer to make its first-ever appearance in North America. “The German manufacturing industry is famous from Volkswagen to BMW,” said David Fiddler, Agri-Trade’s show manager. “And now we’re seeing all the agricultural innovations that they’ve developed — from building construction […] Read more
Feelings mixed about future of autonomous equipment
Imagine a future where you’re driving in the country and instead of seeing a farmer operating a tractor or combine as has been the case for generations, you see an autonomous machine with no one at the controls. How many years do you think it will take before this happens? And will it be a […] Read more
