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Building an AI in-field platform to address lentil crop concerns

Artificial Intelligence Priority

Accelerated Innovation

PROJECT TIMELINE
October 2023 to March 2026
PROJECT STATUS
Fund II: In progress
TOTAL INVESTMENT
$2,636,120

Consortia Contribution
$1,449,866

Cluster Contribution
$1,186,254

Partners

Ukko Agro

Hawk's Agro

Three Farmers Foods

Goal

To build out an in-field platform to predict and control anthracnose and Ascochyta blight.

Project Summary

By utilizing AI to address the main diseases of concern in lentil crops, the partners are helping farmers and agronomists make improved crop management decisions.

This platform can lower input costs, improve disease management and preserve yield potential, all of which help secure Canada’s supply chain for ingredient processors and food manufacturers.

The partners are utilizing and building on Ukko Agro’s ForeSite platform to develop and commercialize their AI technology. Once available to farmers, agronomists and retailers, the technology will help improve the sustainability of the sector, increase yields and strengthen the ingredient supply chain.