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Detecting herbicide-resistant weeds

Artificial Intelligence Priority

Process Augmentation

PROJECT TIMELINE
November 2023 to March 2026
PROJECT STATUS
Fund II: In progress
TOTAL INVESTMENT
$6,160,051

Consortium Contribution
$3,390,528

Cluster Contribution
$2,769,523

Partners

Precision AI

Geco Strategic Weed Management

Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan

SureGrowth Solution

Goal

To address the spread of herbicide-resistant weeds in Canada, particularly those affecting protein-rich crops

Project Summary

The project will see the development of an AI-powered early detection system that will help farmers and agronomists identify and treat herbicide-resistant weeds.

Building off of technology developed in a project led by Precision AI under Protein Industries Canada’s first round of funding, the partners will add to it a new software application that utilizes drone and satellite imagery to examine each weed in the field with plant-level precision, leveraging advanced AI techniques to deliver timely alerts to farmers about potential resistance issues.

By identifying and targeting specific weeds using prescribed herbicides, farmers can reduce their crop inputs and field passes, while increasing yields and improving crop quality. The benefits of the new technology are expected to affect the full value chain, improving the ingredient supply chain and leading to a more consistent, high-quality supply of products for ingredient processors and food manufacturers.