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AIVA’s 1st season lauded as solid step for agtech adaption (Winnipeg Free Press)

Six months after its formation, the AIVA Network is earning praise from stakeholders. November 06, 2026

Project Update: Picketa Systems LENS

Read the latest update on our Picketa Systems project, where we're trialing the LENS as an alternative to lab tissue analyses. October 14, 2026

Strengthening Canada’s resilience through agtech innovation

Read about event highlights from GCXpo, including a keynote from Kim McConnell and an AIVA Network panel. October 05, 2026

Technology Feature: TerraClear

Learn how TerraClear makes field scouting and management more efficient using AI-powered imagery and mapping. September 16, 2026

Delivering cross-regional field data for Agtech Innovators

AIVA's trials enable innovators to collect broader datasets from a range of farming regions using standardized testing frameworks. September 14, 2026

Field-testing precision agriculture: Highlights from Innovation Farms Ontario x AIVA Demo Day

A joint Demo Day by IFO and the AIVA Network brought out over 110 guests to see emerging agricultural technologies in action. August 21, 2026

Farmer Snapshot: Peer network draws farmers to AIVA

Why are farmers joining AIVA? For Colin Rosengren and Jake Ayre, the value lies in peer collaboration and testing new agtech. August 20, 2026

AIVA’s first Demo Day at EMILI Innovation Farms

The AIVA Network hosted its first Demo Day at EMILI, where nearly 70 attendees had a firsthand look at agtech demonstrations. August 11, 2026

Technology Feature: AgZen

AgZen uses AI-powered technology to optimize spray applications for farmers and is being adopted by AIVA's Farmer Alliance Members. July 29, 2026

Highlights from Ag in Motion 2026

The AIVA team was pleased to attend Ag in Motion, joining farmers, innovators, researchers, and industry leaders. July 27, 2026

AI in Canadian agriculture: Present challenges and future prospects (Farm Credit Canada)

The latest FCC report explores why AI adoption is lagging in agriculture and how it could increase Canada's global competitiveness. July 20, 2026

Informing spray drone regulations: Validation Hub, Agtech Innovators, and farmers meet with Health Canada

Area X.O and Corteva met with Health Canada to discuss regulations and the safe adoption of spray drones. June 23, 2026