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Ag Future focuses on the challenges and opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector. Join us as farmers, entrepreneurs and other agri-food industry leaders, both on and off the farm, discuss some of the most significant issues facing our planet and how they are working together for a better tomorrow.
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
#094: Beefing up profits through verification programs - Kathryn Britton
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Are beef verification programs really worth the time and effort for producers? As consumers become more interested in the story behind the steak, verified beef is bringing premium prices. What questions should producers ask before adopting a program, and could it open doors to other markets?
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Will the next big innovation in ag-tech revolutionize one of the oldest fixtures in farming? Imagine if you could use your smartphone to track and control the movement of your herd. What would it mean for the management of soil, nutrition and labor costs? Vence, a startup based in sunny San Diego with roots in New Zealand, says it's breaking down financial barriers by putting up virtual fences.
Monday Mar 04, 2019
#092: Trust and transparency in the food chain - Crystal Mackay
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Can public trust be measured? What happens when suppliers along the food chain fall short of consumer expectations? Crystal Mackay, president of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, shares why producers should consider transparency a business risk that must be managed, and explains the technology that can help achieve it.