Precision Agriculture Technology Adoption for Sustainable Northern Alberta Farms

GPRC提出了一项合作研究计划，以探索与阿尔伯塔省北部精准农业技术使用和采用相关的挑战。具体来说，我们感兴趣的是推进精准放牧的知识和吸收，调整现有技术用于北部种植区，并解决阿尔伯塔省北部采用技术的障碍，包括农场规模和收入较小，缺乏技术专业知识，以及北部并网系统的成本和接入问题。与当地零售商和生产商合作，GPRC将追求以下研究目标：-在PA和牧场管理技术方面建立一个技术专业知识和培训能力中心，使区域生产商能够轻松获得-为一系列学科的学生培训创造能力(例如：电工、仪器仪表、工商管理、农业科学、计算机科学等)，这将支持更好地安装、操作和维护这些技术的区域劳动力-根据北方生产者独特的地理和社会经济背景定制技术解决方案

GPRC proposes a collaborative research initiative to explore challenges related to precision agriculture technology use and adoption in northern Alberta. Specifically, we are interested in advancing knowledge and uptake in precision grazing, adapting existing technologies for use in the northern growing zone, and addressing barriers to technology adoption in northern Alberta, including smaller farm size and income, lack of access to technical expertise, and cost and access isssues for grid-tied systems in the north.Partnering with local retailers and producers, GPRC will pursue the following research objectives:- Develop a hub for technical expertise and training capacity in PA and range management technologies which regional producers can easily access - Create capacity for student training in a range of disciplines (e.g.: electrician, instrumentation, business administration, agricultural science, computer science, etc.), which will support a regional workforce that is better equipped to install, operate and service these technologies - Tailor technology solutions to the unique geographic and socioeconomic context of northern producers