Just like Ag in Motion, agricultural innovation has blossomed, boomed and spread in many directions. That was obvious at the Ag in Motion Innovation Awards Monday night, in which a rich crop of innovative agricultural products were judged by a crowd of creators and manufacturers. “The pace of change has accelerated,” said Richelle Andreas of […] Read more
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China to boost ag innovation
BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China says it will speed up science and technology innovation in the agriculture sector to help boost self-reliance in agricultural technology amid food security concerns. The country will expand efforts at developing “new productive forces” through science and tech innovation in agriculture, the ministry of agriculture and rural affairs said. China […] Read more
G7 ministers talk food security
Canadian agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the food supply chain, sustainable agriculture, innovation and open trade were all on the agenda.
Opinion: Fear of biotechnology will fade away
Gene editing is simply an extension of conventional breeding, which is the kind of breeding that farmers have practiced for millennia. For me, as a farmer in Saskatchewan, it provides an amazing opportunity.
Alta. food firm wins top award
GroundUp Eco-Ventures of Okotoks, Alta., recently won a gold award in the 14th edition of SIAL’s Innovation competition. SIAL Innovation is an international competition that rewards the best food and non-food innovations. Open to all exhibitors, it rewards the winners according to four criteria: packaging, manufacturing process, merchandising and recipe. GroundUp Eco-Ventures was selected out […] Read more
New canola strategy focuses on innovation
Sector identifies key priorities where it feels it should focus its energies: performance, precision, protection and product
Canada’s canola industry has unveiled an innovation-based strategy aimed at solidifying canola’s position as Canada’s most valuable crop and one of the world’s most important oilseeds. The canola innovation strategy, released March 10 by the Canola Council of Canada, was the result of a year-long consultation process that involved stakeholder groups throughout the canola value […] Read more
Ottawa funds innovation
The federal government is giving more than $860,000 to six businesses under the Innovative Solutions Canada program. Projects receiving funding through the Canadian Meat Processing Technology Development Challenge will focus on automation through robotics, artificial intelligence and other forms of innovation to reduce reliance on manual labour in the sector. Projects receiving funding through the […] Read more
Manitoba Ag Days holds Innovation Showcase 2022
The pandemic shut down Manitoba’s Ag Days Live for two consecutive years but it didn’t stop 33 agricultural innovators from eagerly showcasing their inventions through the 2022 Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase. Nor did it stop organizers from picking seven winners. First place in each category wins $1,000 cash from Manitoba Ag Days plus a […] Read more
Money, time best help for ag innovation
Many American states and agricultural universities have ag tech accelerators. Definitions vary, but an accelerator is an organization that helps start-up companies and entrepreneurs get their technology to market. It usually features a mentorship program, where experienced business leaders assist a young entrepreneur. Some accelerators provide funding for the start-up. Related stories in this special […] Read more
Equipment manufacturer receives federal funds for innovation
The federal government is providing $4.1 million to support innovation and international trade in Saskatchewan’s agricultural equipment manufacturing sector. Morris Industries of Saskatoon will receive close to $3.5 million through the Western Innovation Initiative to increase its production capacity using an advanced manufacturing technology it has commercialized. Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership will receive $700,000 […] Read more
