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“This is all about data transformed into actionable
information and space-based data is combined with
aerial and on-the-ground measurements to develop
this information,” said Laliberté.
Companies in Canada use space-based observation
of the Earth and advanced analytics to develop
online services customers can use to pinpoint and
better manage unproductive or problematic areas of
farmland. This use and capability of type of technology
is expected to grow and help farmers in the future, said
Laliberté.
“It is estimated that the increased use of space-based
Earth observation technologies within the Canadian
agriculture sector could produce cost savings for
Canadian farmers of up to $1.3 billion over the next
decade,” he said.
The CSA will focus on collaborating with different
sectors in Canada, including the ag industry, to help
improve technology.
“We’re changing the table around and making sure that
we’re not building a satellite for the sake of building
a satellite, and certainly not trying to push their
capabilities onto users. We want to make sure that
we’re building the capability that responds to identified
needs,” said Laliberté.
The hope is communication between the ag industry
and CSA will continue to improve to help everyone
involved.
“We need to understand your needs and you need to
understand the capabilities,” said Laliberté. “Don’t be
strangers. Let us know your challenges so we can help
you feed the passengers of humanity’s spacecraft.”
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“...COULD PRODUCE COST SAVINGS
FOR CANADIAN FARMERS OF UP
TO $1.3 BILLION OVER THE
NEXT DECADE.”