Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Commercialization of Robotic Weeding for Vegetable Crops
Agreement Number:
ACT-008
Agreement Value:
$1,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The objective of this project is to continue the Recipient’s research and development activities critical to the commercialization and adaptation of electric rechargeable robotic weeding technology amongst horticulture producers in Canada.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The project aims to:
• provide producers with a more affordable, efficient and environment-friendly weeding service;
• invest in precision agriculture and help producers have sustainable and profitable operations, while tackling carbon emissions by introducing autonomous robots, a battery-powered and machine learning technology on the farm; and
• reduce labour cost and shortages, reduce the sectors dependence on herbicides and reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3L1E3
Reference Number:
235-2020-2021-Q3-00004
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
714006293
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Nexus Robotics Inc.
Program:
Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Program Purpose:
The Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program supports research, development and adoption of clean technologies through investments in, and promotion of precision agriculture and agri-based bioproducts.
NAICS Code:
1112