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The Big Questions Facing Canadian Farmers

Agriculture continues to face several big questions right now, from trade uncertainty, potential tariffs, the future of ag research in the province and challenging weather conditions. Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, joins the show to break this all down and share what producers are facing.

Turning Farm Tech Dreams Into Reality

Unfortunately, great ideas don't always get the chance to become great businesses. Cultivator's AgTech Accelerator is trying to combat that. They help promising agricultural startups refine their technology, connect with producers and investors, and turn innovative ideas into tools that can make a real difference on Canadian farms. To talk about this, Laura Mock, Director of Cultivator powered by Conexus, joins the show.

The Future of Crop Spraying Has Arrived

Spray drones have been turning heads at Ag in Motion for years, but this summer they became much more than a demonstration (though you can definitely catch one this week). Health Canada's recent approval of drone pesticide application marks a major shift for Canadian agriculture, and Markus Weber, President of the Canadian Agricultural Drone Association and Owner of LandView Drones, joins Evan to talk about this exciting area of technology.

The Hard Truth About Canada’s Energy Transition

Canada has spent years talking about transitioning away from fossil fuels, but a new study suggests the country’s reliance on them has barely changed in nearly three decades. Kenneth Green, Senior Fellow, Mathison Centre Research Initiatives, Fraser Institute, joins Evan to discuss his findings and the challenges facing the energy sector right now, like affordability and reliability.

Keeping Rural Saskatchewan Strong: The Co-op Connection

For many producers, choosing who they do business with is about more than just price or the products they buy; it's also about understanding how those organizations support the communities they serve. Trish Meyers, Associate VP, Federated Co‑operatives Limited, joins Evan live from Ag in Motion to discuss Co-op's role in rural communities.