Using New Technology on the Farm

Farmers must integrate new technology into their farm management strategy to remain competitive.

Key Points

- Progressive farmers must be open to assessing and using new technology to make their farms more profitable.

- The internet provides instant access to weather, markets, agronomy information and ag-related chat forums, and helps producers make sound farm management decisions.

- Smartphones and wireless devices give farmers access to email and the internet while out in the field.

- GPS technology has revolutionized the way farmers move across their fields and apply crop inputs.

- Research a new technology. Talk to early adopters, attend courses offered by equipment manufacturers and monitor the media for information to help you buy the right product.

- Informal learning of a new technology through friends and family often works best. Ask questions and be willing to invest some time.

Learn More

Video: New Uses for Smartphones on the Farm
http://www.fcc-fac.ca/fr/LearningCentre/Multimedia/technology/smartphones_f.asp

- Read Peter Gredig's article, "Take the smart approach to mobile", in the May/June 2011 edition of FCC's AgriSuccess.
http://www.fcc-fac.ca/fr/LearningCentre/journal/stories/201105-2_f.asp

- Read the article "Wireless technologies open new frontiers for farmers" in the May/June 2011 edition of FCC's AgriSuccess.
http://www.fcc-fac.ca/fr/LearningCentre/journal/stories/201105-1_f.asp

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