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Corteva Agriscience focuses on innovation

Corteva Agriscience focuses on innovation

The company looks to innovate both on-farm and in the digital space

By Diego Flammini
Staff Writer
Farms.com

Innovation is key to modern agriculture and Corteva Agriscience recognizes that theme as part of its everyday operating structure.

“Innovation is built into who we are as an organization,” Bryce Eger, Corteva’s commercial unit leader for Canada, told Farms.com. “In order for us to enrich the lives of our producers, we have to bring them value. That value comes through productivity and profitability on their farms.”

Corteva, which formed out of the 2017 DowDuPont merger, focuses on innovation on the farm and within the digital space.

The first area involves bringing together "best-in-class scientists working on our seed and crop protection businesses. This team enables our product portfolio to meet all of the challenges that our farmer customers deal with," Eger said.

The second area of innovation involves providing growers with the digital tools necessary to manage a complete farm operation with ease.

Corteva'ss digital portfolio includes Granular, a farm management software, and Encirca, a service that combines the latest technology for weather, soils, agronomy and analytics to help farmers maximize crop yields and reduce risk.

Pairing those two platforms together allows producers to have a full understanding of their farming operations, Eger said.

"We're really getting into the core of helping them make the best decisions and more timely decisions around their farm. That's what that digital space means to us," he said.

Learn more about Corteva's seed brands for the 2019 growing season here. And read about Corteva's roots here.


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The FCDC and AgSmart Bring Plant Breeding to a Wider Audience

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In the vast prairies of Alberta, Olds College’s Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) stands as a beacon of innovation and research in the agricultural world. The institution has become a key player in advancing agricultural technologies and practices. The FCDC’s commitment to applied research has driven them to seek effective means of disseminating their findings and creating a positive impact on the farming community.

One such avenue that aligns with their mission is AgSmart, an event dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technologies. The coming together of the FCDC’s annual Field Day and Ag Smart has proved to be a natural fit, fostering a synergy that benefits both parties and propels the agriculture industry forward. The FCDC Field Day took part in conjunction with AgSmart for the first time this week on Aug. 1-2 in Olds, Alta. FCDC Program Director Kofi Agblor and Olds College VP of Development Todd Ormann sat down for an interview with Marc Zienkiewicz to discuss the significance of the two events taking part together and what the future holds.

The Intersection of Research and Technology The essence of the FCDC lies in its dedication to plant breeding and new seed varieties, particularly barley and triticale. While conducting research is essential, it becomes meaningful when its benefits are shared with the wider community. This is where AgSmart steps in, providing a key venue for the FCDC to showcase their research. This union between research and technology creates a holistic and enriching experience for farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals, the pair said.

Seeds as Technology For the FCDC, the partnership with AgSmart goes beyond mere event collaboration. It is about creating an environment that bridges the gap between seeds and smart technology, Ormann said. The college believes that for technology to truly revolutionize agriculture, it must begin with a strong foundation — high-quality seeds. As the saying goes, “it all starts with a seed.” To demonstrate this critical aspect, the collaboration aims to showcase the seed value chain as an integral part of the smartphone.

The Birth of a Powerful Alliance The idea of joining forces emerged when staff realized the potential synergy between AgSmart and the FCDC Field Day. With just a few days separating the two events, a proposal was put forward to merge them. The marketing and communications teams from both sides worked seamlessly to ensure the essence of both events remained intact, creating a powerful alliance that leverages the strengths of each, Agblor said.

Driving Advancements in Breeding For Agblor, the partnership with AgSmart has tremendous potential to drive advancements in breeding and other technology. With technologies like drones and imaging becoming integral to phenotyping, breeding is no longer confined to vast fields to assess thousands of plants manually. Instead, it benefits from the data-rich insights brought about by smart technologies. These advancements make breeding more efficient, precise, and instrumental in shaping the future of agriculture.

Overcoming Challenges Together While the partnership between Olds College and Ag Smart has been a resounding success, there are challenges on the horizon. Securing stable funding for long-term breeding initiatives is crucial to sustain progress. The college is committed to navigating these challenges and investing in agriculture’s future sustainably, Agblor said.

 

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