Intelligence Brief
Drone Adoption Surges While Safety Nets Lag
April 29, 2026
Precision Ag Technology Adoption Farm Risk Coverage Gaps School Food Procurement Climate Politics And Support
Domestic producers are rapidly deploying precision technologies like drones and virtual fencing to optimize field operations. Concurrently, sector leaders highlight critical gaps in national safety nets while climate action support broadens beyond traditional partisan divides.
Agriculture sector identifies gaps in farm safety net
Canada’s farm risk management programs are lagging behind rising risks on Canadian farms, leaving coverage gaps, a group of ag experts say.
More drones set to fly on Canadian farms after strong winter sales
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, sa…
Jouer le système de cultures
Un peu plus de 35 ans d’expérience en semis direct, 25 ans sur couvert végétal vivant et c'est encore difficile de décider le bon moment d'aller aux champs. L’article Jouer le système de cultures est apparu en premier sur Le Bulletin des agriculteurs.
Nova Scotia producers find a variety of uses for drones
Charles Turcotte estimates he paid for his drone in two years by not repeatedly driving over his cranberry crop every time he wanted to apply fertilizer.
Market Trends Report – April & May 2026
US and the World It is that time of year again when planters are rolling across the Great North American corn belt. As always, there are variations on this theme depending on the weather. Some producers are going well, some are delayed by rain, and some haven’t even started yet. However, as we look…
First Halter virtual fencing system arrives on Canadian farm
An Alberta beef cattle producer is the first in Canada to try New Zealand-based Halter’s virtual fencing system. The post First Halter virtual fencing system arrives on Canadian farm appeared first on Farmtario.
Growing Local: Strengthening School Food Programs with Ontario Food
In light of increasing government investment in a National School Food Program for Canada, there is a significant emerging potential to bring more local food into Ontario’s education system. Sustain Ontario is pleased to share a new report exploring this opportunity: Growing Local: Strengthening Sch…
Drones a tool in the toolbox to track and learn about wild boar
Talia Vilalta, wildlife research technician from the U of C, discusses using drones to track feral hogs and find their carcasses, at the Ag Drone Summit held in Camrose.
Climate policy isn’t partisan — research suggests more on the right support it than oppose it
Climate change has become entangled in partisan politics. In Canada, as in other countries, climate concern and support for climate policy are often coded as left-leaning positions. Meanwhile, climate change skepticism or denial is more likely to be espoused by those on the political right. This pat…