While Canadian famers have traditionally relied heavily on federal government programs and subsidies to fund new technology, another avenue has emerged to support them: private equity investors and venture capitalists.
Through the agreement, Bejo will access CRISPR-Cas9 intellectual property for genome editing for agricultural use, allowing research work and programs as well as potential future commercial applications.
Sollum offers greenhouse producers the only smart LED lighting solution that dynamically recreates, perfects, and modulates the full spectrum of the Sun’s natural light.
Recent surveys of growers’ associations across Ontario have identified a strong need for automation due primarily to a persistent labour crisis that has been exacerbated by travel restrictions and public health regulations.
NutriAg, a leader in plant nutrition and agricultural crop technology, is introducing SiliCalMax, a unique silicon and calcium foliar fertilizer for both fruit and vegetable crops.
Welcome to More than a Migrant Worker: learn more about the women and men who help Ontario farmers grow our food and find answers to the questions we know you have about seasonal workers on our farms. #migrantworker visit: www.morethanamigrantworker.ca.
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