Chuck Baresich, Haggerty AgRobotics, stands beside a bright orange Pixelfarming Laser One–i prototype adapted to fit the Orio NAiO’s frame.

Robots, lasers, and AI, Oh My!

Advanced field robotics is transforming agriculture with AI-driven precision, lower labour costs, and reduced soil disturbance.

Advanced field robotics, including laser and high-voltage electricity, is transforming agriculture with AI-driven precision, lower labour costs, and reduced soil disturbance.







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VIDEO: Several ‘upsides’ to this autonomous farm robot

Jana Tian, CEO and cofounder of a Waterloo-based technology startup company called Upside Robotics, talks about “Beethoven”, the company’s fully autonomous robot at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show last month. It works on the “swarm” concept and is designed to apply fertilizer in corn rows during the growing season, allowing growers to reduce input costs by applying just the right amount of […] Read more


Snobelen Farms Ltd. increases capacity and efficiency at the Brantford facility

Snobelen Farms Ltd. increases capacity and efficiency at the Brantford facility

A $2 million technology and equipment upgrade on Snobelen Farms Ltd.’s Brantford grain facility is complete. “These upgrades reflect our ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction,” said Troy Tate, Brantford location manager. “We want our growers to be in, out and back in their combines as seamlessly as possible.” Why it matters: As a […] Read more

“Doing nothing is not an option. Doing nothing costs businesses and farmers significantly. But choosing sustainability has to be sustainable, and that goes for the financials as well.” – Daniel Metherington

$9 million invested to increase sustainability and competitiveness of Ontario farms

The Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (OASI) is getting an additional $9 million from the federal and provincial governments.“We encourage our world-class farmers to seize the opportunities this program offers to improve their soil health, food production and long-term competitiveness,” said Rob Flack, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agri-business.OASI funding assists farmers with adopting new […] Read more