Investment into development of artificial intelligence spraying technology

A.I. technology will allow farmers to target crop pests REGINA, SK, Aug. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, Protein Industries Canada announced the development of new technology that specifically targets pests when spraying fields, increasing efficiencies and providing economic benefits for farmers. The technology uses artificial intelligence to detect weeds and other crop pests while passing over a field. This is estimated to reduce pesticide use by up to 95 per cent while maintaining crop yield, saving farmers approximately $52 per acre per growing season. Additionally, the technology can be retrofitted to upgrade new or existing sprayers, making it suitable for all Canadian farmers. The $26.2 million project is being led by Precision.ai