On March 26 join us for presentations, panel discussions, and networking to offer insight into the current state of AI in agriculture.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming agriculture by improving productivity, sustainability, and efficiency. Its applications include pest identification, soil health monitoring, and autonomous equipment optimizing resource use. AI-driven irrigation systems track soil moisture and weather forecasts to optimize water use, saving water and boosting crop yields. Similarly, AI precision feeding systems analyze animal needs to enhance nutrition, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. These advancements highlight AI’s role in promoting sustainable practices and resource efficiency in modern agriculture.
Adopting new technologies, especially AI, presents challenges such as a shortage of skilled professionals, high initial investments, and concerns about data security, privacy, and ethics. The upcoming session will address these issues by featuring pioneers in the field.
About Ag-Tech Days
The Centre for Precision Agriculture and Sustainability (CPAS) and Innovate Calgary are hosting a series of Ag-Tech Days to cultivate a fertile ground for exchanging ideas, experiences, and challenges and to foster a co-learning and collaborative environment to facilitate and promote innovations in precision agriculture.
About CPAS
The Center for Precision Agriculture and Sustainability (CPAS) at the University of Calgary is a collaborative hub that brings together researchers, industry leaders, farmers, and funding agencies to foster innovation and drive advancements in precision agriculture to develop economically viable technologies to enhance farming efficiency, productivity, and sustainability across Alberta and beyond.