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Canada's Grain Industry Facing Labor Shortages

There is a warning that Canada's grain and oilseed industry is expected to see one in four jobs go unfilled due to a lack of available workers.
 
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council says this could be devastating to the industry's growth.
 
A report says in 2018 alone, the grain and oilseed sector lost 594 million dollars in sales due to labour shortages.
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CEOs of the Industry – International Edition Michael Agerley | Partner, IQinAbox

Video: CEOs of the Industry – International Edition Michael Agerley | Partner, IQinAbox

In this CEOs of the Industry – International Edition, we sit down with Michael Agerley, Partner at IQinAbox, to explore how data is reshaping the future of pig production.

After more than 20 years as a veterinarian, Michael shares his unique perspective on the shift from hands-on animal care to data-driven decision making across the pork value chain.

We dive into:

• How better data is improving real on-farm decisions

• The biggest opportunities still untapped in pig production

• How Europe is leading (and where it’s still lagging) in tech adoption

• The role of AI and smart systems in the next 5–10 years

• Why trust, leadership, and practical application matter more than ever

This conversation bridges veterinary insight, technology, and real-world farming, offering a clear look at where the industry is headed—and what it will take to get there.