Four of the five projects are in horticulture, ranging from a robotic solution to strawberry production-related labour issues to AI-based cucumber harvesting technology.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is awarding $50 million to the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network after six years of exceptional R & D results.
Based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Anodyne Chemistries Inc. is developing an innovative bio-electric process that converts carbon dioxide and water into high-quality, low-carbon formic acid and hydrogen peroxide.