EMILI has been working with UWinnipeg researchers since 2019, and have seen firsthand how important physics and computer science is in developing innovative technologies to advance digital agriculture. Read more Digital agriculture program creates new careers for physics grads (UWinnipeg)
In October 2023, Grainews spoke to EMILI’s managing director, Jacqueline Keena, who hosted a panel discussion on Innovation Farms during the Agriculture Enlightened conference. Read more Testing high-tech at farm scale (Grainews)
2023 was a year of innovation and collaboration at EMILI. With the end of the year in sight, we’re looking back and reflecting on our favourite moments. Read more EMILI looks back on 2023, a year of innovation and collaboration
At its recent Agriculture Enlightened Conference, EMILI launched a new report, 2023 Accelerating Digital Agriculture summarizing the work that has taken place over the past few years to advance the adoption of intelligent technologies and provide people with the skills and training required to succeed in a digital economy. Read more 2023 report highlights work to accelerate digital agriculture
"It’s starting to look like there’s a new force in the agricultural technology ecosystem in the Prairies that cannot be ignored," begins a recent article in the Winnipeg Free Press. The article highlights EMILI's annual Agriculture Enlightened Conference and the success of the first season of projects underway at Innovation Farms. Read more Growing agri-food, tech success (Winnipeg Free Press)
Innovation Farms powered by AgExpert is a 5,500-acre full-scale farm that gives industry and academics access to leading-edge equipment, technology, and production practices. Read more EMILI: Digital ag at scale (Growing the Future Podcast)
EMILI hosted Manitoba 4R Day on Innovation Farms in August 2023 to highlight how innovations in digital agriculture support sustainable 4R practices. Read more Making 4R nutrient management work (Manitoba Cooperator)
Innovation and research is one of EMILI's strategic pillars. We search out opportunities for alignment and collaboration to shorten the time it takes for knowledge to be mobilized between industry R&D priorities and academic research. Read more 4R practices showcased at Innovation Farms
This season at Innovation Farms we are examining the similarities and differences between two Fusarium head blight (FHB) risk models. Read more Two risk models provide insight into fusarium head blight
Read the Manitoba Cooperator feature by Gerayln Wichers about EMILI’s Innovation Farms becoming the second Manitoba “smart farm” to join a country-spanning data-sharing and learning network. Read more EMILI joins Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network (The Cooperator)
EMILI's Innovation Farms Powered by AgExpert has joined the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network. Read more EMILI has joined the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network
Industry, researchers, investors, and other stakeholders have more resources at their fingertips thanks to the recent launch of the Canadian Agri-Food Asset Map (CAFA). Read more Canadian Agri-Food Asset Map increases access to digital agriculture expertise
EMILI is advancing digital agriculture by supporting innovative technology integration and creating opportunities for students and entrepreneurs to pursue careers in the field. Read more Building a digital agriculture framework (Country Guide)
Read how Innovation Farms Powered by AgExpert is advancing digital agriculture in the March 2023 edition of AgriSuccess Magazine. Read more Digital Farming: The future is now (AgriSuccess Magazine)
Manitoba's water management strategy will ensure water is carefully managed for years to come. Read more Strategic water management can safeguard Manitoba’s future
Innovation and research is one of EMILI's strategic pillars. We search out opportunities for alignment and collaboration to shorten the time it takes for knowledge to be mobilized between industry R&D priorities and academic research. Read more Researchers bring machine learning to Manitoba fields (Global News)
With diverse connections across industry, academia, government, and the nonprofit sector, EMILI has established relationships across a diverse ecosystem. This was especially evident in one 48-hour period that saw members of EMILI’s staff attending events, conferences, and meetings stretching from Winnipeg, to Ottawa, to Washington, DC. Read more Forging connections near and far
A project EMILI is partnered received more than $500,000 in funding support from Research Manitoba. Read more Advancing digital agriculture (University of Winnipeg)
The Government of Manitoba announced a new provincial water strategy on November 8. “Manitoba is fortunate to have excellent water resources at a time when water security and resilience are a growing factor for companies considering where to invest,” said Ray Bouchard, co-chair, Integrated Water Strategy Committee and board chair, EMILI. “In a changing climate,… Read more Manitoba Government launches new water management strategy (MB Gov)
Innovation and research is one of EMILI's strategic pillars. We search out opportunities for alignment and collaboration to shorten the time it takes for knowledge to be mobilized between industry R&D priorities and academic research. Read more Wheat harvest on Wellington Crescent lawn raises $20K for Harvest Manitoba (CBC Manitoba)
EMILI's recommendations report, including over 60 suggested action items, both short and long-term, helped inform Manitoba's Water Strategy. Read more Province invests in water strategy
EMILI works with UWinnipeg researchers on innovative machine learning technologies, such as a crop identification algorithm to identify prairie crops and weeds. Read more Canada supports growth of digital ag industry in Manitoba (Western Economic Diversification Canada)
The report, Growing Manitoba's Economy, points to EMILI's innovative work as an example of how Manitoba has leveraged its strategic advantages. Read more Examples of how Manitoba has leveraged its strategic advantages (Growing Manitoba’s Economy)
On October 3, 2017, EMILI Board Chair Ray Bouchard addressed the Finance Committee to talk about the importance of creating a collaborative framework to connects all sectors of agriculture to technology solutions designed by Canadians. Read more Ray Bouchard at the Finance Committee (Open Parliament)
EMILI presents an incredible opportunity for Manitoba to cement itself as the pre-eminent leader in global agriculture, and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is a proud supporter of the initiative. Read more Manitoba’s incredible opportunity in EMILI (Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce)
