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University of Guelph Innovates Agri-Food Sector with AI

10/7/2025

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The University of Guelph shapes Canada's agri-food sector with technology and education.
Researchers develop resilient crops and use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost breeding and livestock efficiency.
Engineers design robotics for weed scouting and disease detection to ease labor shortages.
Soil scientists apply AI for improved soil monitoring.
The Cyber Science Lab addresses agriculture cybersecurity and offers farmer resources.

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Story summary

The University of Guelph shapes Canada's agri-food sector with technology and education.
Researchers develop resilient crops and use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost breeding and livestock efficiency.
Engineers design robotics for weed scouting and disease detection to ease labor shortages.
Soil scientists apply AI for improved soil monitoring.
The Cyber Science Lab addresses agriculture cybersecurity and offers farmer resources.