Technology set to replace third of agriculture jobs over next decade: Report

Technology set to replace third of agriculture jobs over next decade: Report

A new report says a third of all agriculture jobs in Canada could be automated within the next decade. A farmer drives a combine to harvest a wheat crop near Cremona, Alta., Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Photo by Jeff McIntosh /The Canadian Press Article content

OTTAWA — A third of all agriculture jobs in Canada could be automated within the next decade, according to a new report.

The Conference Board of Canada says that’s alongside a fifth of jobs in food and beverage manufacturing which could also become automated.Alain Francq, director of innovation and technology at the organization, says automation […]

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