This edition focuses entirely on artificial intelligence in Canada's agri-food sector — a strategic lever to close the productivity gap threatening the industry's global competitiveness.
Despite abundant resources and a rich agricultural heritage, Canada's standing in the global agri-food market faces mounting pressure. Once a productivity leader with growth rates above 2%, Canadian agricultural productivity has flatlined in recent years, creating a widening chasm between potential and performance. Artificial intelligence offers a potentially transformative opportunity — by shifting from reactive to predictive approaches, AI technologies could provide a pathway to close the productivity gap and restore Canada's position as a global agri-food leader. This report showcases real-world use cases from innovative companies, outlines a practical adoption framework, and identifies critical success factors to guide decision-makers through their AI transformation journey.
