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.

Federal SCAP funding up to $1.65 million will assist this Toronto-based company in improving crop health monitoring and yield forecasting.

Several companies have promising products that could benefit horticulture.

The president and CEO of Catania Worldwide will be honoured for his significant contributions to Canada’s fresh produce industry on April 30.