Our Innovation Goals

Diversify and enhance horticultural products produced in Canada for domestic and export markets

Develop and commercialize automation technologies and production solutions that reduce labour costs in horticulture

Empower the sector to improve environmental performance on and off the farm

Automation

Creating operational savings through automation, artificial intelligence and precision technology

Biological Crop Protection

Developing solutions for effective biological controls that reduce the use of chemical pesticides

Consumer, Sensory & Market Insights

Utilizing sensory and consumer-focused research for horticultural product development and market positioning

Plant Responses and the Environment

Delivering new products, tools and standards for sustainable landscapes

Plant Variety Development

Introducing new and enhanced plant varieties for commercial impact

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