Glacier FarmMedia – Seed companies are working on mechanical innovations to keep up with the speed of genetic technology change. Millions of data points are created by genome-level analysis. That data is then parsed by computers that often use artificial intelligence. The limit is now the physical world and the race is on to automate […] Read more
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Farmer wades into uncharted territory
Producer left behind a career in finance to return to the family grain farm; then he decided to become a chicken farmer
When Cameron Evesque watched the bright lights of Calgary fade in his rear-view mirror in the fall of 2018, he knew he was leaving an established, stable career behind. What he didn’t know was that he was on the road to becoming a chicken farmer. Evesque had risen quickly through the ranks at the Agriculture […] Read more
Farm job automation predicted
Glacier FarmMedia – One-third of agricultural jobs could be automated in the next decade, according to a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada. “While these technologies (automation, data analytics, etc.) hold the potential to optimize production and enable data-driven decision-making,” the report said, “their adoption has led to increased demand for workers with […] Read more
A third of agricultural jobs could be automated in next decade, report says
Glacier FarmMedia – One third of agricultural jobs could be automated in the next decade according to a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada. “While these technologies [automation, data analytics, etc.] hold the potential to optimize production and enable data-driven decision-making,” the report said, “their adoption has led to increased demand for workers […] Read more
Agritechnica update: A new big horsepower Massey, adjustable hay conditioning and automation matures
Massey Ferguson released its new high-horsepower 9S tractor at Agritechnica. It’s the next tractor for Massey Ferguson with the unique 18 cm gap between the cab and the engine, which makes it more conformable for the operator and with better sight lines. It’s also new highest horsepower tractor available from Massey Ferguson at 425 maximum […] Read more
Automation may help with inexperienced labour
Autonomous equipment is expected to make it easier to hire inexperienced people to operate expensive equipment.
