A new drone-based technology aimed at easing one of hemp production’s most labour-intensive jobs could also open the door to broader applications across agriculture. Speaking at the Ag Drone Summit in Camrose, Alta., Dr. Jan Slaski of Mirabilis Hemp Consulting outlined how drones and machine learning are being used to identify male plants in hemp... Read More
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For dairy farmers spending long hours in the barn, odour that lingers on clothing and hair long after chores are done is a familiar frustration. But there’s a solution, thanks to a German company with roots in dairy farming that designs clothing specifically made to solve the problem. At the Canadian Dairy XPO in Stratford,... Read More
Spray drones are quickly moving from novelty to serious farm tool, especially as the Canadian Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD) considers new rules that would allow the use of drones to apply pesticides already registered for aerial use. Dr. Tom Wolf, co-founder of AgriMetrix and Sprayers 101, says drones will reshape how some crop inputs are... Read More
As dairy producers continue to focus on cow comfort and barn efficiency, flooring and stall design are playing an increasingly important role in herd health and performance. At the Canadian Dairy XPO, Bioret Agri president Adam Steward tells RealAgriculture that the company’s non-slip flooring systems have seen rapid growth across North America as producers look... Read More
Drones equipped with advanced cameras and AI-powered analytics are helping plant breeders speed up crop development and better understand field variability. Dr. Steve Shirtliffe, professor in the department of plant sciences and director of the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre at the University of Saskatchewan, has been working with drones in the area of crop phenotyping... Read More
As interest in biologicals and biostimulants continues to grow, companies are working to turn emerging science into practical, measurable value on the farm. In this report from Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, Loveland Products senior portfolio manager Ron Calhoun says the opportunity lies in improving nutrient efficiency — particularly for inputs like phosphorus, where... Read More
Recent updates to Canada’s drone regulations are expanding what’s possible for agricultural use, opening the door to more advanced applications and greater operational flexibility. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell at the Ag Drone Summit in Camrose, Alta., Ian Wills, president of Coastal Drone Company, outlined how regulatory changes introduced in 2025 are reshaping the landscape... Read More
After a winter that saw growing interest — and purchases — of drone technology, many Canadian farmers are heading into the 2026 season ready to put these tools to work in their fields. At the Canadian Dairy XPO in Stratford, Ont., RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Brian Vansteelandt, sales specialist with Volley Aerobotics, to... Read More
As sprayer technology evolves, the focus is shifting from broad application to more targeted, efficient use of crop protection products, without requiring a complete equipment overhaul. At Commodity Classic 2026, Precision Planting research agronomist Aaron Hermann outlined how new retrofit tools aim to bridge that gap for existing sprayers. In this interview, he explains how... Read More
As interest in drone spraying grows, so too does the need to stay grounded in the fundamentals, especially when it comes to pesticide labels and personal safety. While drone application of pesticides is still an emerging area, the requirement to read and follow pesticide labels applies regardless of the equipment being used. Lisa Rybchuk, president... Read More