Two teams from Ontario, including one from the University of Guelph, are among four finalists in the $33 million Homegrown Innovation Challenge sponsored by the Weston Family Foundation.
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Made-in-Canada berry innovation
Ontario teams in race to grow fruit year-round
Holland Marsh marks a century of agricultural innovation and resilience
From swamp to multi-million-dollar economic driver, the Marsh continues to evolve
Discover how Holland Marsh has evolved over the past century from a modest swamp to Ontario’s key horticultural hub, producing a significant percentage of Asian vegetables, carrots, onions, and leafy greens consumed provincially and contributing over $1 billion annually to the local economy.
Shared landscapes, shared solutions: Canada and Norway turning to virtual fencing for smarter grazing
Technology allows use of marginal land or areas where installing traditional fencing won’t work
Norway has emerged as a leader in developing virtual fencing technology, which replaces physical fences with GPS-enabled collars to keep livestock contained to specific areas.
Canadian farmers need new tools to support on-farm innovation
Farmers need risk management buffer that actually works and investment that drives advancements forward if Canada is to build resilience
Farmers need a risk management buffer that actually works and investment that drives advancements forward if Canada is to build resilience.
Canadian wool innovation contest opens application window
$10,000 prize champions creative, commercially viable Canadian wool projects, including apparel, interiors, agriculture, science, and other fields
The Second Annual Canadian Wool Innovation Prize (CWIP), worth $10,000, is accepting applications for commercially viable innovation projects or businesses until October 31, 2025.The Campaign for Wool Canada / Canadian Wool Council, with support from the Worshipful Company of Woolmen are sponsoring the contest that bridges the Canadian and British wool industry.
Start-up bringing next-generation DNA tools to Ontario farms
Turnkey Genomics aims to deliver faster, more affordable DNA testing tools for plant breeding, crop protection, and farm-level monitoring
Turnkey Genomics is a made-in-Ontario startup is helping Canadian farmers, seed companies, and agribusinesses gain access to cutting-edge genomics technologies once only reserved for the biggest global players.
Meeting government on the farm
Farmer, equipment representatives say it is important for government to meet them where they are
Government employees gathered at Peter Reuter’s dairy farm just outside Ottawa to learn more about agricultural technology at a Demo Day hosted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Ag tech success potential improved with farmer connections
Ag tech company success is more likely when they connect with farmers to pilot test their potential products.
Ag tech success potential improved with farmer connections
Companies talk about how they’ve connected with end users to ensure product relevance
Ag tech company success is more likely when they connect with farmers to pilot test their potential products.
AgTech Breakfast connects farmers with startups at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Companies presenting at breakfast event include land assessment tool, fertilizer robot
AgTech Breakfast connects innovators with farmers at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.
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