A biofungicide for vegetable crops is being tested under real-farm conditions after promising early trial results.
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Biofungicide shows promise for protecting vegetable crops
Funding helps Quebec startup bring gene-stimulating biofungicides to Canadian farms
A new low-cost electric mini truck to debut in U.S.
Bezos-backed startup has a new take on building electric vehicles
Slate is a new electric vehicle company from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos that building only one model, that can be either a small pickup or SUV.
AgTech adoption, on-farm successes featured at AIC conference
Food industry, farmers talk about how agricultural innovation drives the economy
Success stories in agriculture technology adoption as well as key priorities and policy points for innovation in the sector were showcased at the Agri-Food Innovation Council Conference in Ottawa, in May 2025.
More training needed for trades and financial management
Farmer survey reveals universities and colleges may not be meeting needs of the modern Canadian farm
Someone who manages a Canadian farm in 2025 needs different skills than someone who managed a farm in 2005.
Bugs to the rescue
Produce growers using insects to fight crop pests
Growers are increasingly under pressure to minimize or even eliminate the use of pesticides in horticulture, so they’re in need of new tools that will protect their crops from both yield loss and cosmetic damage that could make produce unsellable in the marketplace.
Technology boosts efficiency fruit and vegetable growers say
Real time crop data, better informed management decisions noted at Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Testing new technologies in commercial settings can offer the information farmers want to know, and increase the chance of adoption.
Canada needs innovation, extension, unity to overcome risk
The ability of the agriculture sector to manage risk examined at recent CAPI policy exchange event
Canadian farmers, agricultural businesses, and others must speak with a united voice, and think hard about what they need to succeed in a more chaotic world, according to panelists at a Ag Policy Exchange hosted by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
Wanted: Farmers interested in innovation
Bioenterprise Canada wants farmers to participate in an advisory group to help connect tech innovation to implementation
Bioenterprise Canada is looking for farmers from across the country to join its new farmer innovation advisory group to help innovators and other stakeholders can get a better understanding of farming challenges and solutions that could help on the farm.
Federal funding creates national agri-food innovation network
The Sustainable Food Systems for Canada will be headquartered at the Arrell Food Institute
A new national network of post-secondary institutions and other groups to foster innovation in agriculture and food will be led by the University of Guelph.
A national vision for agri-food innovation
Several recent reports have identified key barriers. Will they drive the change that innovations need to succeed?
Despite its resources, strength in primary production, and agricultural research investments, Canada lags when it comes to bringing innovation to market, not even cracking Bloomberg’s global top 20 list.
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