British Columbia to profile agri-tech opportunities at REAP 2022

British Columbia, on Canada’s west coast, might be famous for the Whistler ski resort and Vancouver’s film industry, but it also boasts a significant agri-food industry with a reputation for investment in innovation.  We are therefore delighted that Trade and Invest BC are going to be joining us at REAP 2022. 

Stretching from the mountains to the coast, British Columbia’s diverse geography and climate allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of produce including: dairy, beef, poultry, tree fruits, greenhouse vegetables, oilseed, berries, grapes, mushrooms, bulbs, ornamental flowers, and shrubs.

Melissa Arsenault of Trade and Invest BC says: “British Columbia is internationally renowned for food traceability, safety and sustainability standards and has made significant investment in innovation. Through a combination of agriculture and technology, British Columbia is setting its own course when responding to opportunities in Canada and around the world.

“Advances in technology have become a key component of healthy living and economic growth. The Government of British Columbia, private industry, and academic and investor communities continue to explore new ways to support increases in food production and processing innovation.

“We are looking forward to meeting UK agri-tech innovators and sharing experiences with the farming community.”

Trade and Invest BC will be showcasing the opportunities available in Canada in the REAP 2022 Technology Exhibition – including some wine from the region to sample.

Find out more at britishcolumbia.ca.

REAP 2022: ‘Making Sense of Agriculture’ – Tuesday 8th November 2022

From yield mapping and precision livestock through to digital twins and cloud computing, at REAP 2022 we will be exploring the technology and looking at the implications from a field to landscape level. Making technology farm-centric is core to Agri-TechE ’s mission so a key feature of the conference will be a panel of farmers and producers discussing the emerging technologies and future scenarios.

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