A seeder and tractor pass over rolling hills in the Prairie pothole region.

Who owns farm data?

It’s possible for farmers to own the data while companies are still able to use it, says lawyer

Data privacy is one of the noted issues blocking adoption of digital agriculture on Canadian farms as farmers worry about where their data is going and how it’s being used by companies.

PAMI's combine calibration machine displayed at Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute in Humboldt at their 50th anniversary open house July 2025.

Ag equipment researcher prepares for the future

The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute eyes the digital era as it celebrates 50 years of tech research and testing

The evolution of the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute will see it looking into automation, controls and digitization, and also the best ways that this technology can be implemented in machinery.


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Manitoba farm group named finalist for national water innovation award

The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association has been noted for their collaboration on their Aquanty hydrological modelling project

The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association’s Aquanty Project for local hydrological modelling has earned them one of three finalist spots for a national award from Water Canada.

Close-up of older man's right hand on a lever beneath an LCD screen in a modern tractor cab.

Canada falling short on digital agriculture

On-farm barriers to digital technology are stopping Canadian agriculture from reaching its full potential and global competitiveness, report argues

Canadian agriculture and government must prioritize digital agriculture, address obstacles to technology adoption and consider farm realities if they want the strongest, most resilient and most globally competitive future for Canada’s farms.


A modern tractor cab showing multiple screens displaying reams of data.

New study flags trust failures with big farm data

A researcher says she has found that few producers believe they reap the biggest benefits from the new agricultural technology

The rise of big data in agriculture has also led to questions about data ownership, security and how much farmers actually trust the technology.

A close-up photo of the tops of corn plants in a field with a "head and shoulders" photo of agronomist Adam Funk of Borderline Agriculture Inc., superimposed over the righthand side of the background image.

Agronomists share tips for evaluating new crop products and tech: Part 3

There is always some new product or technology coming around the corner. How do crop consultants filter out the noise and arrive at a reliable recommendation for their clients?

Glacier FarmMedia – With new products, new production practices and new technology converging on the agriculture industry at a frenetic pace in recent years, independent agronomists and crop advisors are feeling the pressure to provide clients with recommendations sort the wheat from the proverbial chaff about what might or might not work on an individual […] Read more

A scenic photo of a "patchwork" of several crops visible from the top of a hill, and a "head and shoulders" photo of agronomist George Lubberts from Complete Agronomic Services superimposed over the background in the lower righthand corner.

Agronomists share tips for evaluating new crop products and tech: Part 1

There is always some new product or technology coming around the corner. How do crop consultants filter out the noise and arrive at a reliable recommendation for their clients?

Glacier FarmMedia – With new products, new production practices and new technology converging on the agriculture industry at a frenetic pace in recent years, independent agronomists and crop advisors are feeling the pressure to provide clients with recommendations sort the wheat from the proverbial chaff about what might or might not work on an individual […] Read more



Ag needs employees in areas of digital agriculture, mechatronics and clean energy technologies, as well as veterinary professionals. To address this, Manitoba Agriculture is taking a four-pronged approach by investing in people, creating industry sustainability, analyzing the supply chain and sharing responsibility for the industry’s future. | Assiniboine Community College photo

Flexible hiring and collaboration key to solving ag labour shortage

Glacier FarmMedia – A flexible and open-minded approach is necessary to address the labour shortage in the agricultural industry, say stakeholders. The sector needs employees in areas of digital agriculture, mechatronics and clean energy technologies, as well as veterinary professionals. To address this, Manitoba Agriculture is taking a four-pronged approach by investing in people, creating […] Read more