Advisory — Agriculture technology the focus of Wednesday panel presentation at Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing
Global agriculture faces an unprecedented challenge to feed an estimated 9.7 billion people by 2050 while adapting to climate change, extreme weather events, and increasing biotic and abiotic stresses that threaten yield stability and seed quality.
As part of Wednesday’s program at the week-long Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing, hosted by the University of Lethbridge’s Institute for Geospatial Inquiry, Instruction and Innovation (i4Geo), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Remote Sensing Society, a panel of experts will discuss agriculture technology and how it is advancing crop production, crop performance, resource efficiency and sustainability.
WHAT: Agriculture Technology Panel Discussion
WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Birch and Cedar Rooms, Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge
WHO: Panel Chairs — Dr. Keshav Singh, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and dr. Derek Peddle, Department of Geography & Environment, University of Lethbridge. Panelists — Dr. Catherine Champagne, environmental scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Professor Aaron Berg, Geography, Environment & Geomatics, University of Guelph; Dr. Cassidy Rankine, executive, Planet Labs Canada; Professor Kalifa Goïta, Université de Sherbrooke.
This panel discussion brings together leading experts in smart agriculture, remote sensing and digital imaging to explore the role of cutting-edge technologies in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and precision farming.
For more information: https://crss-sct.ca/csrs-2025-agriculture-technology-panel-discussion-june-18th-2025/
The 46th Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing runs June 16-19 under the theme, From Mountains to Kitchens; Remote Sensing Innovations for Water, Food & Security.
Media are invited to speak to panelists following the discussion (10:30 a.m.).
Please RSVP if you are planning to attend.
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