Intelligence Brief
Commerce, technologie et santé des troupeaux sous pression
September 8, 2026
Infrastructure gaps in trade diversification Livestock Vaccination and Disease Surveillance AI and Robotics Adoption on the Ground Grazing Innovation in Dairy Systems Smart Livestock Monitoring Evolution Global Food Price Volatility Risks
Alors que le Canada cherche à diversifier ses échanges agricoles, une stratégie d’infrastructure déficiente et la hausse des prix alimentaires mondiaux exposent les vulnérabilités du secteur. Parallèlement, les exploitations d’élevage doivent composer avec des malentendus au sujet de la vaccination, le financement de la surveillance des maladies ainsi que l’intégration lente et risquée sur le plan des réparations de l’IA et de la robotique.
Canadian trade infrastructure doesn’t “add up to a strategy” amid push to diversify
The federal government should invest in infrastructure to support agriculture and other producing sectors as it seeks to diversify away from the U.S. say two policy analysts.
Vaccination failure usually caused by misunderstanding
Dr. Nathan Erickson explains vaccinating animals means they’ll still get sick, but they’ll survive the exposure to the virus and improve animal health. The post Vaccination failure usually caused by misunderstanding appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.
Use artificial intelligence to predict the strength of your farm decisions
Artificial intelligence experts say opportunities on Canadian farms lie in more practical areas, like decision making, than drones. The post Use artificial intelligence to predict the strength of your farm decisions appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Dairy operations experiment for more effective grazing systems
From daily moves to grazing only heifers and dry cows, some dairy farmers in Western Canada are finding different ways to make pasture work. The post Dairy operations experiment for more effective grazing systems appeared first on Farmtario.
Smart cattle tags aren’t just about GPS tracking anymore
701x tags include features like movement alerts, breeding detection, and calving detection, as well as satellite GPS tracking and solar charging. The post Smart cattle tags aren’t just about GPS tracking anymore appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.
Canadian hog sector gets $3.1 million in federal funds for hog disease surveillance
The federal government has pledged $3.1 million toward to improve the scope and quality of swine health surveillance through the Canadian Pork Council.
So your farm robot needs fixing: Repairs still a challenge for ag robotics adoption
Farmers taking risks on new automation technology are also having to bet they will have parts available when repairs are needed. The post So your farm robot needs fixing: Repairs still a challenge for ag robotics adoption appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says
The FAO’s price benchmarks for cereals, vegetable oils, sugar, meat and dairy all rose in August as disruptions in the Black Sea and extreme weather raise fears of supply crunches.
Ecosource Urban Agriculture Leadership Lab
Ecosource has announced that registration is now open for their inaugural year of The Urban Agriculture Leadership Lab. The free training program will run over 8 weeks from October 8 – November 26, 2026, and is intended for people living or working in Mississauga who are interested in taking a leade…