Transport Canada has announced new rules for "remotely piloted aircraft systems," commonly known as drones or UAVs. Whether it's for work or pleasure, all people flying drones that weigh between 250 grams to 25 kilograms will have to adhere to the rules that come into effect June 1, 2019. The new rules have two main... Read More
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Robert Saik will be taking on the role as chief executive officer of DOT's Ready Retail (DRR) sector. Saik's main role will be to establish a Canadian and global retail and distribution system to support autonomous farming, the company says. “Given Rob’s vast experience in the agriculture industry and his record as an agri-business thought... Read More
We all like to believe we are independent thinkers, but the beliefs of most people often align with one team or another. Tamar Haspel does not have a team. She is a columnist for the Washington Post and, along with her husband, has an oyster farm on Cape Cod. If you follow her on Twitter... Read More
The news Between $10 million and $50 million is up for grabs if you're in the business of innovation. The federal government has announced a new funding competition geared to spur innovation in the agriculture and agri-food industries. The money, which is coming from the Strategic Innovation Fund, will be used to support the development... Read More
"Patience is a virtue" - William Langland It's been six years in the making as the Canadian canola industry waits for the approval of three canola traits for export into the Chinese market — Bayer's TruFlex (introduced under Monsanto), Optimum Gly, owned by Corteva, and BASF's Rf3. Whether it's the opportunity for expanded application windows... Read More
In order for Canada's farmers and agriculture industry to adapt and welcome new technology, the rules and regulations governing the industry must be predictable, fair, and enabling. Pierre Petelle, president and CEO of CropLife Canada, says that a predictable and fair regulatory environment means that Canada remains an attractive market for new products, varieties, or... Read More
The news Precision ag company Farmers Edge and ag retail and grain handling company Richardson Pioneer Limited have announced a multi-year partnership that will "distribute digital precision technology to growers served by over 90 retail locations across Western Canada." The two Manitoba-based companies will "work together to deliver state-of-the-art digital agriculture products for retail and... Read More
What if you could take a scan of your grain bin and know the condition of each bushel inside that bin? And what if you could do this even if the bin held 500,000 or even a million bushels? Grain Viz has taken technology originally designed for breast cancer research and brought it to the... Read More
The term "disrupter" is thrown around a lot. The term is often overused and misused, but it can kick off an exciting conversation when you have someone who actually understands the concept. That is just what happened when Marty Seymour, director, FCC industry and stakeholder relations joined host Shaun Haney at the RealAg Radio booth... Read More
It’s not often a company opens the doors to its multi-million dollar seed research centre, so when you get the chance for a tour, you take it. Last month, Syngenta held its media summit which wrapped up by taking both Canadian and American agricultural journalists on a trip to Stanton, Minnesota, to check out their... Read More