LETHBRIDGE- For many, when you think tech savvy and innovation, farmers and ranchers aren’t at the top of the list, but times are changing.
Paul Kenway with Oliver Irrigation says farmers are making strides in technology.
“I would say farmers are on the cutting edge, and they are always looking for the latest technology to make their life easier.”
There really is an app for everything these days, even in the agricultural industry. Oliver Irrigation has launched an app that allows farmers to operate their irrigation systems at the touch of a button.
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“We now have an app that you can run your pivots off of with multiple start, stops and the technology is just evolving like everything else.”
Doug Kryzanowski with Exhibition Park says each year at Ag Expo, the newest gadgets, equipment and information is all gathered under one roof for producers to access.
“We are no different than a mall for three days for the farm and ranch community, and I think that’s why it’s always so popular, although we do still have to look at the geographics that we cater to and it’s a wide, wide area.”
When it comes to GPS, Auto Steer and self-monitoring equipment, just to name a few, farming and ranching is on the forefront of technology with one common goal – to be as efficient as possible.
“Us in irrigation, that is our number one priority – to be more efficient using less water, doing more with that but that’s across all lines, I believe, in agriculture,” adds Kenway.
Ag Expo runs from 9am to 5pm Thursday and Friday.
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