AgTech Frontier: Elevating Alberta’s Digital Agriculture and Competitive Edge
Ready to dive into the realm of agtech and its implications for our province’s competitiveness? In this 45-minute session, we will discuss the latest agtech innovations in Canada. Experts from the Simpson Centre’s Alberta Agriculture Digitalization Program and Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) will dissect policies alongside comparable economies to glean valuable lessons for enhancing our competitive edge in the agtech sector. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of agriculture in Alberta and discover how we can navigate the evolving landscape of digital innovation together.
Hanan Ishaque, The Simpson Centre for Food and Agricultural Policy: As a Senior Policy Analyst, he is spearheading the research component of the Alberta Digitalization Agriculture (ABDIAG) project. Currently, he is engaged in mapping smart agriculture technologies and tools, as well as analyzing the behavioral aspects of Canadian producers’ decision-making regarding digital technology adoption.
Jesse Cole is the Manager of Insurance Products and Product Innovation at Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) in Lacombe. With over 12 years of experience at AFSC, Jesse specializes in agricultural business risk management product development. Jesse holds an M.Sc. in Agricultural and Resource Economics and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Business Management from the University of Alberta.
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Hanan Ishaque, The Simpson Centre for Food and Agricultural Policy
