A tissue culture growth system was recently awarded the People’s Choice Award at the first annual Gryphon’s LAAIR innovation showcase and pitch competition. We Vitro, a new company that evolved […] Read more
Plant tissue culture growth system wins award
University of Guelph innovation simplifies plant propagation
DNA barcoding technology identifies pest species on the go
Sampling technology and new data network creates opportunity for better pest management
It has just become easier for farmers to access rapid pest identification thanks to an innovation with roots in research at the University of Guelph. The LifeScanner Species Identification Kit […] Read more
Limiting abnormal chromosomes can mean more piglets per litter
University of Guelph-developed test identifies boars with abnormal chromosomes that affect fertility
Technology developed at the University of Guelph can help increase the number of piglets born by an average of three to four per litter. That’s due to Karyotekk, a Guelph […] Read more
Smart software makes greenhouse vegetable harvest predictions more precise
Artificial intelligence system also automates disease scouting for greenhouses
Big data is powering new software that can predict highly accurate greenhouse vegetable yields weeks ahead of harvest. Using growing conditions in the greenhouse, Motorleaf’s smart system is able to […] Read more
DNA barcoding technology wins Guelph innovation competition
Gryphon’s LAAIR program helps bring research ideas, many connected to agriculture, to market
A food fraud detector won the top prize at the inaugural Gryphon’s LAAIR innovation showcase and pitch competition at the University of Guelph. LifeScanner was selected by an industry judging […] Read more
Ontario technology to track poultry production systems in Alberta
The goal of Be Seen Be Safe technology is to minimize disease spread
With the threat of African swine fever hanging over the pork industry and a devastating new tomato virus just discovered in Ontario for the first time, the need for biosecurity […] Read more
How safrinha is changing Brazil’s crop productivity picture
The second corn crop is now rivaling the first crop due to better genetics and management
Brazil has seen dramatic increases in its crop production in recent years. That’s a direct result of aggressive productivity gains in soybean and corn production in particular — and without […] Read more
Automated mini cucumber loader now on the market
Projects at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre reduce labour costs through automation
A robotic loader that can take the manual labour out of placing greenhouse mini cucumbers onto trays is now available on the market. Developed by researchers at the Vineland Research […] Read more
Domestic demand drives Brazilian dairy expansion
Brazil, an exporting power in other agriculture commodities, consumes 98 per cent of dairy production inside the country
Optimism is the name of the game in the Brazilian dairy industry as the sector continues to boost production in South America’s largest country. According to a recent survey of […] Read more
Innovative European products can bring livestock production advantages
Local distributor among Ontario’s fastest growing companies
Canadian hog farmers looking to improve their biosecurity in the face of rising global concerns about African swine fever have a new weapon in their arsenal. Stalosan is a dry […] Read more