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Agriculture
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

New uses for traditional crops are increasing value per acre

Crops are increasingly designed to serve multiple markets simultaneously, enhancing value creation without requiring more land.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
12 hours ago

RealAg Radio: Re-thinking risk management for Canadian agriculture, April 13, 2026

Current business risk management tools in agriculture are inadequate for evolving challenges faced by farmers.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Ag Policy Exchange: Rethinking Canada's agricultural risk management

Canada's agricultural risk management tools are inadequate for current volatile conditions, necessitating a shift towards proactive risk management strategies.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

RealAg Radio: Wheat, oats, and potatoes, and funding retirement, Apr 9, 2026

The Farmer Rapid Fire features insights from various agricultural experts across Canada and the U.S.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

The truth about where ag needs to go next, with Arlene Dickinson

Arlene Dickinson emphasizes the need for innovation and value creation in Canada's agricultural sector beyond commodity production.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Steady growth in land values, tight margins, and safety for young farmers, Mar 25/26

RealAg Radio connects listeners with agricultural insights and updates relevant to Canadian and US farms.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
11 hours ago

Watch Out for the 'Off-Grid' Problem Hiding in Your Business Model

Growth advantages can turn into liabilities when customer retention declines, increasing the burden of fixed costs on remaining users.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
14 hours ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model | CBC News

Environment and Climate Change Canada will enhance weather forecasts using a hybrid model that combines AI and traditional forecasting methods.
#data-centers
Environment
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Why are communities pushing back against data centers? - Harvard Gazette

Concerns over data centers include rising power rates, water use, environmental issues, and questionable economic benefits despite claims of job creation.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Environment
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

AI Data Centers Face Water Backlash - Can Air Solve the Crisis?

Data centers face community pushback over water consumption, prompting solutions like atmospheric water harvesting to provide sustainable water sources.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Drones are key to protecting the Arctic where humans can't, but getting them to work in the cold is a challenge

NATO requires affordable drones for effective monitoring and security in the challenging Arctic region.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

The world's deepest sensors will detect earthquakes around the world from far below Antarctica

Scientists installed the world's deepest seismometers, 8,000 feet under Antarctic ice, to record global earthquakes with unprecedented accuracy.
Digital life
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
5 days ago

Opinion: Technical Gap Slowing Agroforestry in Key Colombian Lands

Colombia is a leading coffee producer, vital to its economy and cultural identity, yet faces challenges in smallholder efficiency and agronomic practices.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Solitary bees are crucial pollinators, with over 240 species in the UK, but they are facing significant population declines.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

A New Narrative for Planetary Health in the Hybrid Era

Perceiving crises as external leads to helplessness and disengagement, while recognizing agency fosters positive outcomes and behavior change.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 week ago

This Smart Sprinkler Thinks It Knows Your Lawn Better Than You Do

Area mode allows users to define watering boundaries and set water consumption limits for efficient irrigation.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

From the nighttime lights of the rich to the blackouts caused by crises, this is how satellites capture the heartbeat of society'

Light pollution is increasing globally, but some regions are experiencing a decrease due to crises or effective environmental policies.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 week ago

The New Frontier Of GEO Demands An Integrated Approach

AI has transformed search optimization, requiring a unified approach across departments to enhance brand visibility and trustworthiness.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

Managing cold stress in Canadian crops

Cold stress negatively impacts plant growth, germination, and crop yield, especially when seeding in cold soil conditions.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Irrigreen's New Smart Irrigation System Promises Smart Watering Without the Hassle-Almost

Irrigreen's upgraded water printing system requires a complete irrigation infrastructure overhaul but offers advanced technology and new features.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

PMRA proposal could fast-track drone spraying for Canadian farms

The proposal would allow drones to apply products already registered for aerial use, provided applications follow existing label requirements, including water volumes and use conditions.
Canada news
#ai-in-agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

The truth about turning farm data into decisions with Devin Lammers

AI in agriculture is creating value by improving efficiency and decision-making through real-time data analysis.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

The truth about turning farm data into decisions with Devin Lammers

AI in agriculture is creating value by improving efficiency and decision-making through real-time data analysis.
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

Visualizing the world with Planetary Computer

Microsoft's Planetary Computer provides free geospatial data from multiple sources with standardized APIs for environmental research and analysis applications.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

Bushels & Bytes, Ep 5: Chute-side data is reshaping livestock health management

Technology enhances livestock production by shifting data use from reactive treatment to proactive herd management.
Environment
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

A bit of good news: It's possible to turn around a groundwater crisis

Groundwater recovery can mitigate subsidence but may also lead to flooding, structural issues, and chemical problems in various regions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

RealAg Radio: Taking action and learning from mistakes, April 8, 2026

Nearly every second bite of food in Canada is wasted, highlighting the need for a national food waste strategy.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

Ontario agronomists warn of rising waterhemp pressure and emerging Palmer amaranth risk

Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are rapidly spreading in Ontario, posing significant challenges for crop management as the 2026 growing season approaches.
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Pulse School: Balancing P-K-S fertility when margins are tight

"The awesome thing with pulse crops is no nitrogen needs... not having to put any nitrogen on a pulse crop is a great starting point," he says, noting that this allows growers to not only meet PKS requirements but, in some cases, build soil fertility for the rotation.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 40: Where the time goes and what it means for ranch efficiency

Time management in cow-calf operations impacts productivity and well-being, requiring precise tracking to identify inefficiencies and improve outcomes.
#agronomy
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago
Agriculture

Wheat Pete's Word, April 8: Early manure applications, N decisions & supply, and spring corn harvest

Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

Wheat Pete's Word, April 8: Early manure applications, N decisions & supply, and spring corn harvest

Frost applications provide unique opportunities for nutrient management while addressing challenges in spring fieldwork and crop conditions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Wheat Pete's Word, March 25: Firm ground, wild weather, data delivery, and drone applications

Cold mornings and weather swings create opportunities for agronomy management, including sulphur applications and strategies for overwintered corn.
#farmland-ownership
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

RealAg Radio: Restrictions on farmland ownership, WorldAgritech, and family communication, Apr 7/26

RealAg Radio discusses farmland ownership restrictions and features insights on farm family communication and the WorldAgritech 2026 event.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Pre-seed decision making, Agracity, & who should own farmland, Apr 4 & 5/26

Farmers have opinions on farmland ownership, and discussions include acquisitions, decision-making, and family expectations on farms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

RealAg Radio: Restrictions on farmland ownership, WorldAgritech, and family communication, Apr 7/26

RealAg Radio discusses farmland ownership restrictions and features insights on farm family communication and the WorldAgritech 2026 event.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Pre-seed decision making, Agracity, & who should own farmland, Apr 4 & 5/26

Farmers have opinions on farmland ownership, and discussions include acquisitions, decision-making, and family expectations on farms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

The Agronomists, Ep 236: Nitrogen release from soil with Edgar Hammermeister and Marshall McDaniel

Predicting soil nitrogen release involves understanding influencing factors and utilizing tools for effective management.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 week ago

How to Kill Winter Crops Without Losing Soil Gains

Proper timing and method for terminating cover crops are crucial for maximizing soil biomass and ensuring successful subsequent crop growth.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
#agtech
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Agriculture

Halter's solar-powered cattle collars are on one million animals - the real asset is the dataset underneath - Silicon Canals

fromRealagriculture
2 months ago
Agriculture

Sinoa by Grainfox helps growers make confident, real-time market decisions

Sinoa provides real-time, agriculture-specific AI within GrainFox to deliver farm- and role-specific market insights and actionable, personalized recommendations.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Agriculture

Upside Robotics is reducing fertilizer use and waste in corn crops | TechCrunch

Upside Robotics uses lightweight, solar-powered autonomous robots and proprietary algorithms to apply precise fertilizer to corn, reducing fertilizer waste using weather and soil data.
Agriculture
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Halter's solar-powered cattle collars are on one million animals - the real asset is the dataset underneath - Silicon Canals

Halter, a New Zealand agtech startup, raised $220 million for solar-powered smart collars, valued at $2 billion, enhancing cattle management and productivity.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2026

The agtech sector is experiencing a downturn, with significant declines in crop prices and startup failures, but opportunities for innovation remain.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

AI Is Driving the Water Crisis-And Powering the Solution

AI-driven water intelligence using sensors and predictive analytics enables companies to reduce freshwater intake by 18% and increase reuse rates to 90%, transforming water from an unmeasured utility into a competitive advantage.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

RealAg Radio: Carney's to-do list, important on-farm infrastructure, and a late spring, Apr 2, 2026

Corteva Crop Protection offers solutions for effective crop management and decision-making in various conditions.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The Farmers' Almanac isn't dead. It's getting a digital reboot under a new owner

"I saw the announcement that one of America's most enduring publications was set to close," Konrad said, "and it felt wrong to stand by while an irreplaceable piece of our national heritage disappeared."
Media industry
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 weeks ago

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landscape

Interseeding enhances crop output and sustainability by allowing multiple crops to grow simultaneously, benefiting both large and small farms.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Sensors are transforming the world - work together to maximize their benefits

Converging diverse sensing disciplines into a shared scientific home accelerates innovation, real-world impact and cross-domain discovery.
#canadian-agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago
Agriculture

RealAg Radio: Canadian innovation, unleashing the economy, and farm management, Mar 3, 2026

RealAg Radio features industry experts discussing capital investment in Canadian agriculture, seed products, economic growth strategies, and farm management practices linked to financial performance.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago
Agriculture

RealAg Radio: Connecting challenges & opportunities with strategic action in Canadian ag, Feb 18, 2026

Strategy matters as much or more than scale for the future of Canadian agriculture.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Emergency prep, ag diversification, and jobs of the future, Mar 21&22, 2026

Spring brings timely topics in Canadian agriculture, including agronomy, policy, and safety.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Radio: Canadian innovation, unleashing the economy, and farm management, Mar 3, 2026

RealAg Radio features industry experts discussing capital investment in Canadian agriculture, seed products, economic growth strategies, and farm management practices linked to financial performance.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg on the Weekend: New drone tech, RDAR's focus, and beef prices climb, Feb 14 & 15, 2026

Research adoption, beef market strength, seed and crop-input developments, and new agricultural drone technology are primary focuses within current Canadian agriculture.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

The enterprise lawn: Why data is the nutrient for autonomous business growth

A well-designed and maintained data ecosystem enables peak organizational performance by eliminating silos, ensuring data mobility, and preparing data for AI adoption.
#agricultural-research-funding
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

The Agronomists, Ep 234: Weather-data-driven decisions with Guy Ash and Jonathan Zettler

Sonoa is an AI grain market analyst providing 24/7 assistance for grain marketing decisions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Arvo platform builds bridge between farmers and online shoppers

A new digital platform connects local producers directly with consumers, enhancing the farmers' market experience online.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Doing more with less - what AAFC needs to do next on R&D

Canadian public agricultural R&D is being cut and consolidated, risking research capacity and stressing the system that supports farmers and food security.
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Kentucky woman rejects $26 million offer to turn her farm into a data center | TechCrunch

Ida Huddleston and her family declined a $26 million offer to sell their farm for a data center, prioritizing land preservation over profit.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How new AI technology is helping detect and prevent wildfires

Wildfire prevention has traditionally relied on blunt tools, such as rigid inspection cycles and emergency power shutoffs. Now a new generation of technology start-ups is pitching a more targeted approach: using artificial intelligence to help utility companies decide what to inspectand where to intervenebefore a spark becomes a blaze. The stakes are rising. In 2025 more than 77,000 wildfires were reported in the U.S.significantly more than the past decade's averageand burned more than five million acres.
Environment
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

TerraScout brings robot agronomic scouting to the farm

It can drive through the field and look at every square inch. We really honed our craft on model performance and detection with rocks, and now we've transitioned that into weeds. The robot uses a boom-mounted camera system to capture detailed imagery across the field. With eight cameras operating at 1 millimetre resolution, TerraScout can generate billions of data points per acre, allowing it to identify specific objects, including individual weeds.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Why the industry that feeds 8 billion people still can't read its own data

Agriculture's fragmented, incompatible data systems prevent AI from delivering value, despite massive untapped information potential worth $500 billion globally.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Weed pressure before emergence, sulphur by drone, and corn standability, Mar 16, 2026

Early weed pressure reduces crop yield before plant emergence, while drone applications for fertilizer and sulphur on fall-seeded cereals are emerging agricultural practices, alongside concerns about corn standability.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

Ag Policy Connection: Innovation at the heart of food security and resilience, says Alison Sunstrum

Canada must treat agriculture as critical national security infrastructure rather than solely an economic sector, requiring systemic innovation across processing, supply chains, and digital infrastructure.
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Canopii looks to succeed where past indoor farms have not | TechCrunch

Canopii develops autonomous robotic greenhouses that grow produce from seed to harvest without human intervention, using minimal water and space while producing up to 40,000 pounds annually.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The truth about innovation in crop protection, with Mike Frank

Crop protection innovation is shifting from new molecules to formulations and mixtures, with off-patent actives dominating the market across 140 countries.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Vaderstad expands digital tools for seeding management

You can go onto your cloud account either through the iPad or your desktop computer and pre-plan all your jobs... when your hired man goes into the field he can just pick the job... and then hit start and you can go.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tech firms and AI farming tools playing with the food system', warns thinktank

Tech companies use AI and algorithms with industrial agriculture to control global food systems, pushing farmers toward five profitable crops while undermining locally adapted varieties and food security.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The cost of digging out of a soil fertility deficit

Excessive fertilizer rate reductions deplete soil nutrient reserves below critical thresholds, causing rapid yield losses that require costly long-term rebuilding.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Radio: Meteorological spring, sulphur management, and new variety considerations, Mar 2, 2026

Agronomic Monday covers meteorological spring, maple syrup season, DON risk in corn, sulphur management, wheat variety considerations, and risk management strategies for farm operations.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Don't cut the science that pays the bills

Closing AAFC research stations undermines Canada's agricultural competitiveness by eliminating the only coordinated system for validating crop genetics across diverse agro-ecological zones, despite wheat breeding generating a 32:1 benefit-cost ratio.
Agriculture
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

Precision technologies and digital tools increase farm efficiency, reduce pesticide use, boost yields, and make remaining farms more tech-dense and economically competitive.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands-Again

Iowa lawmakers advanced legislation enabling farmers to freely repair their own agricultural equipment, marking the first of 57 state right-to-repair bills in 2026.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: I'm not for sale'

Rural landowners are rejecting lucrative offers for datacenter development, turning down multimillion-dollar buyouts as tech firms seek vast powered land for AI infrastructure.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Without a coordinated approach, Canada is falling behind on ag tech and drone adoption

Canada requires a coordinated national ag tech innovation and adoption framework plus aligned drone and AI regulations to maintain farm competitiveness and global market access.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Faster drones a "game-changer" for pesticide application

High-speed, high-payload drones like the DJI T100 can produce more consistent spray swaths, enabling far higher pesticide application rates approaching ground rig productivity.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago

Forest Farming: Why it Might Make Sense for Your Land - Modern Farmer

Agroforestry integrates small-scale farming with forestry to produce diverse crops, timber, and livestock benefits while working within existing forest ecosystems.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

AgVision HD brings digital clarity to the air cart

AgVision HD uses high-resolution digital cameras and Cat5 cabling to provide scalable, clear implement monitoring for farm equipment like air carts.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: 7 traits of successful farms, subsoiling soybeans, and the polar vortex, Jan 27, 2026

Seven traits define successful farms; subsoiling improves field performance; agronomy and weather (polar vortex) significantly influence farm management decisions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: Diversifying, winter learning, and variable rate fertilizer planning, Feb 5, 2026

Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio features host Lyndsey Smith with farmers Peggy Brekveld, Jason Kehler, Phil Keddy, Jason Lenz, and agronomist Trevor Herzog.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Farming Forward: Protecting fertilizer from loss through banding depth

Deep banding nitrogen at least 2.5 inches with good soil coverage reduces losses and improves nutrient-use efficiency compared with shallow banding or broadcasting.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

What's the best way to manage crop residue?

No-till is the preferred residue management strategy among surveyed growers, preserving soil cover and supporting soil health.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: Productivity challenges, local growth, and Nutrien moves to unify wholesale and retail, Feb 3, 2026

Welcome and thanks for joining us for today's edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney. On today's show, Haney is joined by: Darrell Bricker of IPSOS on income, productivity and domestic challenges; Chad Garrod of Corteva Canada for a spotlight interview for Corteva Luxe Chris Reynolds of Nutrien on Nutrien Ltd. unifying its wholesale and retail sales operations.
Agriculture
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

In Wake of India's "Green Revolution," Scientists Find Organic Soils Healthier

As concepts such as "regenerative" and "biodynamic" continue to enter the mainstream coffee lexicon, scientists continue to literally dig into the soil to give them meaning. A recent peer-reviewed study from India's Western Ghats argues that one of the clearest signals of healthy, sustainable coffee farms lies in the ground itself, with organic coffee soils performing better than soils from conventional farms treated with synthetic inputs.
Agriculture
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