More than home to the Calgary Stampede, Calgary has played a significant role in the agricultural sector. Calgary and Alberta’s leadership in agriculture is a testament to its fertile land, diverse crop production and dedication to sustainable farming practices, technology development and innovation in the sector. We play a pivotal role in local and global food production, underlining our province’s significance in the Canadian agriculture industry. This event focused on key challenges and priorities in this sector, including rural decline and talent and labour shortages, volatility in the markets and global trade uncertainties and innovation and technology supporting sustainable practices and food security.
Event Topics
Keynote: Speaker to be announced
Alberta Next: Agribusiness kicks off with a keynote address with an industry expert who will dive into pressing issues currently facing the industry and will also address questions from the audience.
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Panel: Sowing Solutions: Navigating Market and Workforce Challenges in Alberta Agriculture
Join us for an insightful panel, where our expert panelists will delve into the critical issues affecting Alberta’s agriculture industry. Panelists will explore how current trade policies shape Alberta’s agricultural exports and uncover the root causes of labor shortages, discussing innovative solutions to attract and retain skilled workers. Additionally, we’ll analyze the economic implications of these challenges on the profitability and growth of the sector. This discussion will provide insights into the future of Alberta agriculture in the context of global trade and labor trends.
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Panel: Harvesting the Future: Tech Innovations Shaping Tomorrow’s Agriculture Landscape
Join industry thought leaders as they explore the groundbreaking technologies reshaping Alberta's agriculture sector. From the emergence of data-driven farming to the transformative impact of precision agriculture tools, panelists will explore the innovations in automation and robotics that are revolutionizing labor-intensive tasks and addressing labor shortages. Gain insights into the crucial role of agri-tech startups in driving innovation, and learn how sustainable farming technologies, such as vertical farming, are helping farmers reduce their environmental impact.
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Networking Reception
Connect with other thought leaders and organizations from the sector at a networking reception to conclude the the day.
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