"We're moving from a mechanical analogue system to a digital technology system. That includes the internet and mobile devices, social networks, cloud computation and, more recently, artificial intelligence," says Qiang Zhang, a biosystems engineering professor at the University of Manitoba. | Getty Images

The future of agriculture looks smart

Glacier FarmMedia – The digital revolution is here. The question is, are you going to embrace the technology, or are you going to try to hide from it?” Qiang Zhang, biosystems engineering professor at the University of Manitoba, asked that question during a university-hosted event that explored technological advances in the livestock sector. Zhang’s work […] Read more

Canadian Te Pari dealer Jake Sloan demonstrates the Racewell HD4’s chute for hoof trimming and health applications in addition to weighing. | Diana Martin photo

Automated sheep system streamlines workflow

Portable system uses a combination of pre-programmed sorting draft gates, sensor technology and remote control

Glacier FarmMedia – A new version of a livestock handling system is designed to combine efficiency with technology for use in sheep operations. The Racewell HD4 Chute is offered by Te Pari Products, a New Zealand based livestock equipment company. “The whole idea is minimizing stress on the farmer, the sheep, and maximizing your labour […] Read more