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FBN launches 10 new crop protection products and a digital planning system, boosting efficiency and profitability for Canadian farmers.
AgriBusiness

FBN Appoints Elliot Shmukler to Board of Directors

Elliot Shmukler, co-founder & CEO of Anomalo, joins FBN’s BoD, bringing extensive expertise in technology & digital marketplaces.

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  • 2nd October 2024
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Bluelab, announces major upgrades to its controller lineup at MJBIZ Con 2023, marking a significant stride in indoor ag.
AgriBusiness Controlled Environment Agriculture Mergers & Acquisitions

Bluelab Launches OnePen™: A 3-in-1 Handheld Device for Plant Monitoring

Bluelab, a leader in precision measurement solutions for the horticulture industry, has announced the launch of the OnePen™

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Provincial Ministers from several Canadian provinces voiced concerns over proposed capital gains tax changes.
AgriBusiness

Provincial Agriculture Ministers Express Concern Over Proposed Capital Gains Tax Changes

Provincial Ministers from several Canadian provinces voiced concerns over proposed capital gains tax changes.

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One-third of agriculture jobs & one-fifth of food and beverage manufacturing jobs in Canada are at risk of automation within the next decade.
AgriBusiness

Automation Threatens Job Losses in Canada’s Agri-Food Sector

One-third of agriculture jobs & one-fifth of food and beverage manufacturing jobs in Canada are at risk of automation within the next decade.

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Climate change, including extreme droughts and heatwaves, is driving interest in hydroponic fodder as an alternative livestock feed.
Partnerships

NRGene Canada & Bühler Open North American Insect Center

Bühler, and NRGene Canada officially launched the North American Insect Center (NAIC) in Saskatoon, Canada.

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Ceragen, a startup focused on optimizing fruit and vegetable production through soil microbes, has secured $2M in a seed funding round.
Funding Round

Ceragen Raises $2M in Seed Funding to Expand Operations

Ceragen, a startup focused on optimizing fruit and vegetable production through soil microbes, has secured $2 million in a seed funding round.

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Protein Industries Canada is co-investing in a project alongside Blue Sky Hemp Ventures Ltd., Virtex Grain Exchange & Thar Process.
Agriculture Projects Partnerships

Canada Advances Sustainable Protein Processing with New Project

Key Takeaways: Sustainable Food Production: A new project co-invested by Protein Industries Canada, Blue Sky Hemp Ventures Ltd., Virtex Grain Exchange, and Thar Process aims to enhance Canada’s protein processing […]

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Bioenterprise Canada has initiated a series of provincial and regional roundtables to enhance Canada's agri-food sector.
Agriculture Projects Partnerships

Bioenterprise Canada Launches National Roundtable Series to Unlock Agri-Food Potential

Bioenterprise Canada has initiated a series of provincial and regional roundtables to enhance Canada's agri-food sector.

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AgTech company, Lakeside produce declares bankruptcy
Controlled Environment Agriculture

Lakeside Produce Bankruptcy Updates

On January 26, 2023, Lakeside Produce Inc., a greenhouse grower based in Leamington, Ontario, filed for bankruptcy, owing $188M.

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The Canadian and Manitoba governments are investing $1.3 million in Assiniboine Community College to boost sustainable horticulture
Agriculture Grants AgTech Learning & Achievements Sustainable Agriculture University Research

Sustainable Growth in Canadian Horticulture: A New Chapter

Key Takeaways: Investment Announcement: The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing over $1.3 million in Assiniboine Community College (ACC) for horticulture production enhancement through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Focus […]

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  • 19th January 2024
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Canada's Agriculture Ministers Lawrence MacAulay and David Marit announced a $14.7 million investment for 2024
AgTech Funding Government

Canada’s Major Investment in Crop-Related Research

Key Takeaways: Substantial Funding: Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, and Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Minister, David Marit, have announced a $14.7 million investment in crop-related research for 2024. Sustainable Development […]

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  • 12th January 2024
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Leading Harvest brings its pioneering Farmland Management Standard to Canada, driving sustainable outcomes across agriculture's value chain.
Farmland Real Estate

Leading Harvest’s Farmland Management Takes Root in Canada

In a significant move towards enhancing sustainability practices within the agriculture sector, Leading Harvest, a pioneering organization in agricultural sustainability, has announced the commencement of its pilot program for its […]

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  • 30th August 2023
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British Columbia collaborates with agricultural community to support farmers and ranchers amid wildfire and drought challenges.
Government Sustainable Agriculture

Supporting British Columbia’s Farmers and Ranchers

The Province of British Columbia is joining forces with agricultural partners and other levels of government to assist farmers and ranchers grappling with the severe impacts of wildfires and drought. […]

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  • 17th July 2023
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Above Food Corp., a plant-based food company focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable food technologies, announced a definitive business combination agreement with Bite Acquisition Corp.
AgriBusiness Partnerships

Above Food Corp. And Bite Acquisition Corp. Merge In $319M Deal

Above Food Corp., a plant-based food company focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable food technologies, announced a definitive business combination agreement with Bite Acquisition Corp. The deal values Above Food […]

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  • 2nd May 2023
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Integrate.ai, a SaaS company, is playing a key role in the Canadian Platform for Genomics and Precision Health (CP4GPH), which seeks to improve healthcare outcomes for Canadians by allowing AI-powered discoveries across networks of data
Digital Solutions

Revolutionizing Precision Health through CP4GPH with Integrate.ai

Integrate.ai, a SaaS company, is playing a key role in the Canadian Platform for Genomics and Precision Health (CP4GPH), which seeks to improve healthcare outcomes for Canadians by allowing AI-powered […]

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  • 18th April 2023
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