Swift federal action needed to close the agri-food sector’s digital divide

The most important farming implement of the 21st century is not the seeder or the combine, but broadband internet.

Precision agriculture and the use of digital technology can help treat problems, reduce waste, increase production, and protect the environment, but only if farmers have reliable Internet access, writes Trevor Heck.Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Opinion

BY TREVOR HECK

March 17, 2021

The changes facing Canadian society in this historic era cannot be understated. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced widespread adoption of technology to keep our economy moving and has increased Canadians’ appreciation for sectors, services, and workers that are deemed essential. But while most Can...

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