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.

Koidra and Blue Radix are two companies working with Ontario greenhouse vegetable producers to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their production systems.

Telus Corporation, a Canadian telecom company, has announced its acquisitions of several data management and analytics companies to come under the umbrella of Telus Agriculture.

Ecoation is partnering with Kinova, a Canadian-based global leader in professional robotics. It’s a step forward in identifying pests and diseases in greenhouses.