A farmer uses a touchscreen in the cab of a farm vehicle.

SaskTel launches data hub for farmers

Companies that are part of Smart Ag will help farmers use data to improve their operations and sustainability

SaskTel has launched what it calls an ag ecosystem to help companies do business with farmers.

Katlin Lange, right, of Farm Simple, and Darren Wolchyn of Smart Paddock, are shown with Dave Belof, managing partner for Saskatchewan for Deloitte, a sponsor of the Animal Ag Tech Awards at Agribition. | John Greig photo

Agribition 2024: Farm Simple wins two Agribition tech awards

Smart Paddock picks up the rising star award

A Saskatchewan company that makes monitoring technology for beef producers and outdoor use won the Business of the Year and Most Innovative categories at Canadian Western Agribition’s Livestock Ag Tech Awards. Farm Simple, owned by Katlin Lange, continues to build sensor technology uses for Prairie conditions. The company started out making a system that monitored […] Read more

Australia's Smart Paddock received the Innovation Award. The company’s GPS ear tags allow producers to track and monitor their cattle. | Screncap via smartpaddock.com

Agribition Tech winners crowned

Three companies were crowned winners at the inaugural Canadian Animal Ag Tech Awards during Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. The event spotlighted companies that have created technology for the livestock industry. Products ranged from water sensors to artificial intelligence-powered monitoring systems. Other Agribition coverage: VIDEO: Simmental, Hereford top show First Nation establishes market garden Strong […] Read more