A ZoomAgriSpex model with a fully loaded seed tray set up for demonstration. A team at the Canadian Barley Technical Centre used more than 250 samples to train the algorithms of a ZoomAgri machine to evaluate its performance with Canadian malt barley varieties. | ZoomAgri photo

Fast, accurate variety confirmation

An AI-driven seed recognition technology cuts accurate confirmation time of varietal purity from days to minutes

With enough training, an experienced seed grower or grain inspector can tell the difference among different varieties of barley, although they may need to take a closer look with a 10x lens or even a binocular microscope. But what if they’re stumped, or the variety for a particular sample is unknown? A genetic test will […] Read more

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank harvested the Bear Lake Growing Project in the Peace Country last week using a variety of old and new equipment.  |  Randy Vanderveen photo

Harvest conditions favourable in most regions

Precipitation has impacted some regions and crops including malt barley that has experienced some chitting

Some Prairie grain producers had to deal with rain last week, but managed to make hay when the sun did shine. Areas in southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba received the most moisture, with more than 40 millimetres in the Corning, Sask., area and more than 21-24 mm in Glenboro and Arborg areas of Manitoba. Mitchell […] Read more