Canada’s fields are ready for AI, but is Ottawa?

Agriculture is one of Canada’s most innovative sectors. Our national AI policy should reflect that.

When Canadian farmers have the right tools and the right environment, they don’t just adapt—they innovate and lead, writes Shaun Vey, president of Syngenta Canada.Photograph courtesy of Syngenta Canada

Opinion

BY SHAUN VEY

May 4, 2026

Listening to Canadian farmers is one of the most valuable things I do in my job. These conversations have been a reliable compass throughout my two decades in this industry. Lately, one topic keeps coming up: artificial intelligence. It’s no longer abstract. Farmers are as...

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