As an industry-led non-profit we are in a unique position to provide innovators with access to leading-edge equipment, technology, and production practices along with unbiased feedback on how their innovation works on a full-scale farm. Read EMILI’s Driving Agriculture Innovation report (published October 2025) to learn more about work taking place to grow Canada’s position as a global leader in food production.
EMILI’s mission is to drive innovation in agriculture. We are guided by three strategic objectives: innovation, partnership, and engagement. As an industry-led non-profit we are in a unique position to provide innovators with access to leading-edge equipment, technology, and production practices along with unbiased feedback on how their innovation works on a full-scale farm.
We advance innovation and adoption in Canada by testing and validating the productivity of new technologies and innovative production practices.
We cultivate partnerships with producers, industry, investors, and innovators to grow a sustainable, economically resilient digital agriculture industry
Read about partnership in action
foster engagement during field tours, an annual conference, and other events to increase understanding and education around new technologies and innovative production practices.
Read about community engagement in action
EMILI is unique in its ability to test and validate agricultural technology in a full-scale, commercial setting while also creating opportunities to engage students to showcase this technology in action.
Ray Bouchard, EMILI Board Chair, Enns Brothers President and CEO
Working together, we can increase the integration of intelligent technologies, empower people with digital skills, support start-ups on the prairies, and accelerate Canada’s growth as a leader in digital agriculture. Connect with us by email, or subscribe to our newsletter to learn about ongoing projects and partnership opportunities.
