Precision management on the farm may soon extend beyond growing crops or feeding livestock to also include rodent control. A Newfoundland start-up is working to bring ecoBloc to market, a […] Read more
Smart, invisible fence brings precision rodent control to the farm
Ultrasonic sound waves prevent rodents from getting into buildings
Canada’s agriculture innovation sector has momentum, experts say
Capitalizing on interest and supporting entrepreneurs key to keep momentum going
There’s a sense of optimism and excitement in the Canadian agri-tech and innovation sector these days – and despite ongoing challenges, the future shines bright with opportunity. That’s according to […] Read more
New accelerator helps agri-food start-ups THRIVE
Silicon Valley-based investor platform announces its first cohort in Canada
The new THRIVE Canada Accelerator has unveiled the participants in its first cohort for Canadian agri-food innovation start-ups. It’s led by SVG Ventures | THRIVE, a leading global investment platform […] Read more
Algae, plant-growth chambers and insects could fuel future astronauts
Canadian Space Agency announces Phase 1 winners of Deep Space Food Challenge
One of the many current limitations of long-distance space travel is how to keep the people on those missions fed. And although we’re nowhere near a Star Trek-style replicator that […] Read more
Showcase gives stage to ag innovators
Investments will help female-founded companies further their product development goals
A Founders’ Showcase hosted in early December introduced 11 Canadian female-founded agri-food start-ups to a network of mentors and U.S-based investors. It was an initiative led by Joanne Fedeyko, founder […] Read more
Canadian company brings carbon-friendly sulphate alternative to market
Byproduct from oil and gas industry offers sustainable fertilizer input
A Canadian company has launched a product that could help farmers meet sustainability demands without comprising yield – and provide a cost advantage over conventional products. SulGro is a non-synthetic, […] Read more
UK start-up hopes to bring asparagus harvesting robot to Canada
International innovation partnerships open new doors for bringing technologies to North America
An emerging network of international partnerships has resulted in a United Kingdom-based agri-tech start-up looking to bring its automated asparagus harvesting robot to Canada. Muddy Machines is in the first […] Read more
Data collection in the barn can help farmers make better decisions
Well-managed animals can reduce GHG emissions by 30 per cent, says researcher
Better livestock health through more precise management represents a significant greenhouse gas reduction opportunity for livestock farmers, says a senior executive with an animal health multinational. Innovation is a major […] Read more
What’s needed to increase on-farm adoption of innovation?
Simple, affordable and secure solutions that deliver are key, says farmer panel
There is no shortage of innovation – and innovative ideas – in the agriculture sector. In recent years, there’s been rapid growth globally in the number of tech accelerators, innovation […] Read more
Using innovation to save declining species
Appleflats harvests and processes crab apples, creating its own technology to make it work
Glen and Alex Smyth have ambitious plans for a once commonplace fruit that many Canadians are no longer familiar with. Billed as North America’s only crab apple orchard, Appleflats Foods […] Read more