Is Canada keeping pace with agricultural innovation?

Climate change, labour shortages, and an ever-increasing global demand for food require creative solutions that transcend traditional farming methods.

By embracing robotics, AI, and genomics—and by supporting farmers in their adoption—Canada can cultivate a more resilient future for agriculture, writes Asim Biswas.Pixabay photograph by Kurt Bouda

Opinion

BY ASIM BISWAS

April 16, 2025

Canada’s agriculture sector stands at a critical juncture. Climate change, labour shortages, and an ever-increasing global demand for food require creative solutions that transcend traditional farming methods. In recent years, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and ge...

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