Insights and Stories on Technology

Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:50 pm CDT

The next wave of Canadian agricultural technology pioneers was recognized at the official opening of Ag In Motion 2023, highlighting the continuing achievements of creators who find new ways to make farming better. “Innovation is sewn into the fabric of our industry, as is perseverance through hard times, resilience over […]

Jul. 17, 2023 at 9:45 pm CDT

Saskatchewan farmer Carl deConinck Smith is a dedicated early adopter who likes to keep on top of the latest innovations in digital agriculture technology. No surprise then that he’s arranged to have some new precision ag tech put to use on his farm this summer. It’s a digital tool developed […]

By Mark Halsall

Jun. 29, 2023 at 4:02 pm CDT

Lemken introduces the new IC-Light+ camera control, which also detects the near-infrared range, for its Steketee hoeing machines. The improvement offers clear advantages in mechanical weed control, especially in the cultivation of vegetable crops such as onions, leeks, broccoli or red cabbage. The IC-Light camera system in Lemken Steketee hoeing […]

By Glacier FarmMedia staff

Jun. 15, 2023 at 3:18 pm CDT

The days of walking into a dealership, putting down your cash and getting a machine with all of the options you want in one transaction are coming to a close. Brands are now starting to look more intensely at the subscription model for advanced digital features as opposed to the […]

By Scott Garvey

Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:54 am CDT

In just a few years, crop spraying could become largely a thing of the past. Nanotechnology may take its place using its ability to target specific crop pests. Farmers hear a lot of such whizzy claims. But a Lethbridge researcher is so confident in nanotech-based crop protection that he’s working to […]

By Jeff Melchior