Digital technology is coming in waves to Canadian agriculture News Highlights: Digital technology is coming in waves to Canadian agriculture New technology changed agriculture when the Global Positioning Service (GPS) first became available about 20 years ago. With GPS, farmers can map fields for fertilizer and chemical needs and reduce or increase these inputs as needed. The year 2021 can become known as the year when agriculture once again adopted new technology to improve performance, bring products to the market and meet environmental standards. Recommended Telus, best known for its telephone and telecommunications business, launched an effort to expand the use of technology on farms in Canada.