A sick pig doesn’t want anyone to know it’s not well, and that can stop even the best barn staff from intervening before the animal’s condition worsens. With smart technology and artificial intelligence, it should be possible to flag illness long before humans can identify it, says Tami Brown-Brandl of the University of Nebraska, speaking […] 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
Watch out for ‘laziness risk’ as tech revolution continues
“How are we going to keep track of whether (artificial intelligence) is doing its job?” That humanly intelligent question came from James Hofer, a leader in Manitoba’s hog farming industry and a very smart guy, during the recent Manitoba Swine Seminar. He was worrying about what happens when the most important person in the barn […] Read more
Ag warned of artificial intelligence challenges
Technology leader says agriculture industry has been slow to adopt AI tools but also faces a crisis in public confidence
CALGARY — An expert told a conference of agricultural leaders that Canada must deal with a crisis in public confidence in artificial intelligence, likening it to the monster under the bed. Surveys have shown many Canadians don’t understand AI, and how it can provide a leg up for industries such as agriculture, said John Weigelt, […] Read more
Predictive maps help weed control
Greg Stewart is different from most innovators in Canadian agriculture. People that start ag companies are often plant scientists, agronomists or experts in farm machinery. Stewart has a master’s degree in applied mathematics from Dalhousie University and a PhD in control engineering from the University of British Columbia. “A controls engineer ensures that an organization […] Read more
AI no match for savvy farmers
Proponents of artificial intelligence systems, including ChatGPT that recently became available to the public, say it is just the beginning of a sea change that will profoundly affect our lives. They say few professions will remain unscathed by this new wave of technology — from farming to finance to law to medicine to coding to […] Read more
Multispectral cameras power variable rate applications
System uses five 4K multispectral cameras for applying VR fertilizer, PGR, fungicides and desiccants
Augmenta is the name of his latest crop sensing device. It augments and expands on basic GreenSeeker technology by using cameras in addition to sensors to read the crop. And it manages much more than nitrogen.
