Canadian farmers need modern tools to protect their crops and stay competitive. By investing in innovative agricultural technology, the Government of Canada is helping producers build a more resilient sector.
Today, Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Member of Parliament for Taiaiako'n-Parkdale-High Park, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,693,412 for Vivid Machines Inc. (VMI) through the AgriScience Program - Projects Component under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This funding will support the development of cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technology to help grape growers improve harvests and detect crop diseases early.
Through this project, VMI will adapt and expand the use of its current Vivid XV technology from apple orchards to grape vineyards. The company will upgrade their XV camera technology and train new computer vision models to spot crop diseases early, track fruit quality and predict yields on a per-vine, row and block basis. This technology will provide growers with real-time insights to protect their crops, reduce chemical use and support the resilience of Canada's grape and wine sector.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting agricultural innovation that helps improve food production and drive long-term economic growth.
