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10-minute presentations
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Sebastian Leroux Ipsum Vision
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Computer Vision in Greenhouse Industry – An Open Field of Capabilities!
Software is a big part of our lives and farming is not left aside. The biggest issue is to make data input as easy and smooth as possible. When there is a need to collect a mass amount of data, we can leverage Computer vision to lightweight user data input. The biggest advantage is consistency and accuracy in detection when the model is well-trained. There is a need for training farming-specific detection models.
We started with insects which are not the easiest due to their small size (meaning fewer pixels to process detection). We can train any specific model and we work with growers to fulfill the need for specific environment use cases like quality control for example.
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Carrie Izsak IPM Scoutek
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Data-Driven IPM: The Key Leading Indicators That Make The Difference
Unlock the potential of Data-Driven IPM by delving into Key Leading Indicators. Discover the essential indicators to monitor and the crucial role of effective data visualization in achieving IPM success. Harness the power of technology to decipher complex information and patterns, empowering yourself with the knowledge to proactively address pest issues. Witness enhanced crop yields and forge a sustainable future in agriculture. Join us to embark on this transformative journey.
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Erika Verrier IUNU
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Data-Driven Crop Steering: Automating Tomato Crop Registration with AI
Crop registration is essential to identify the vegetative or generative nature of plants, and support growers in achieving long-term production goals with more efficient inputs like labor and utilities. The industry is facing skilled labor and talent shortages, yet the need for data-driven decisions has never been more important. Current data collection methods are time consuming, and often not representative of the full crop. Using computer vision and artificial intelligence, tomato growers can pair environmental metrics with crop metrics, and collect data more comprehensively across their entire crop.
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Cara McCreary Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
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Digital IPM tools: Ontario Crop Protection Hub and Crop IPM
OMAFRA has developed new digital tools to help with IPM decision-making and training. The Ontario Crop Protection Hub can provide application details on registered pesticides, and some insights into efficacy and side effect potential of biocontrol agents. Crop IPM can give greenhouse staff access to specific information about pests including damage, biology, management tactics, and identification tools. In this talk, I will outline how to access these tools and provide some informative highlights.
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Roselyne Labbe Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada |
Highlights of the IOBC 2023 meeting in Brest, France
Starting on August 27th, the 2023 IOBC (International Organization of Biological Control) met in Brest, France. During this one-week event, 200 scientists and experts in integrated pest management in protected crops came together to discuss the latest innovations and scientific breakthroughs from theory to practice related to greenhouse crop protection. In this talk, Dr. Labbe from AAFC’s Harrow Research and Development Centre will give an overview of some of the key information and highlights of this meeting, which fostered knowledge exchange among experts from Mediterranean and temperate climates.
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Hannah Fraser Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs |
Spot it? Snap it, Catch it, Report it! Prepare to Meet the Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive sap-feeding planthopper native to Asia. First identified in Pennsylvania in 2014, it has spread to at least 14 states as of June 2023. The spotted lanternfly was added to the CFIA’s list of regulated pests in 2018. While live specimens have not been found in Canada, active populations have been found across the Ontario border in New York and Michigan. Long-distance spread to new areas is typically associated with people inadvertently moving overwintering egg masses. Females lay eggs indiscriminately on just about any flat surface, including host and non-host plants, shipping containers, stone products, conveyances, outdoor gear, logs with bark, and others. Nursery stock is considered a high-risk pathway from areas of infestation both into Canada and within Canada following pest establishment, especially outdoor production in pots, which are considered a suitable substrate for oviposition. Efforts to support early detection and response planning will be discussed.
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Liam Brennan Plant Products |
Using High-Tech Solutions to Improve Your IPM Outlook
The next evolution in greenhouse production is to collect, manage, interpret, and act on data in order to be successful. As greenhouse farms grow and consolidate, so too does the need for reliable, consistent scouting data. We all know that making good decisions quickly is a cornerstone of any high-end IPM program. Therefore, Plant Products has worked with our partners to develop powerful tools to help modern growers like you use technology to manage your IPM program by generating consistent, reliable, up-to-the-minute data to make IPM decisions as quickly and as accurately as possible. This talk will investigate the opportunities presented by high-tech crop monitoring and the importance of consistent data for making accurate, timely, money-saving IPM decisions.
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Medhat Moussa University of Guelph
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Robotics Harvesting in The Greenhouse: Update on Recent Progress
Automation of harvesting operations could have significant savings for greenhouse growers. This talk presents the latest research results in developing the Guelph Intelligent Greenhouse Automation System (GIGAS). The system has three main components: a machine vision system, a grasp planner, and a specially designed gripper. The system has been tested in a commercial greenhouse in Leamington.
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