From labour to energy saving, Vineland’s research focuses on the issues important to Canada’s horticultural industry. Read the results in its 2018/19 Innovation Report.
- Montreal start-up Motorleaf has announced new investment in their artificial intelligence (AI) capacity to improve yield estimates in greenhouse crops.
- A new system of automated vertical growing machines will make lettuce, basil and microgreens available year-round.
- The quality and safety of tender fruit at the Vineland Growers’ Cooperative is getting a boost from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, with funding to implement new food safety measures. Member Phil Tregunno was an early adopter this past summer…
- Walmart Canada is purchasing 40 Tesla semis for use at distribution centres in Mississauga, Ont. and Surrey B.C. The retailer is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by powering its entire fleet with renewable energy by 2028.