Drone Spray Canada of Blenheim has won the 2026 Minister’s Award at the Excellence in Agriculture Awards.
The Ontario government presented the awards at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Founded in 2020, the company has become a leader in agricultural drone technology, the province says. It helps farmers improve efficiency, reduce crop damage and soil compaction, and manage difficult field conditions through training, on-farm demonstrations and industry advocacy.
“Drone Spray Canada is incredibly honoured to receive this award for our involvement in bringing a new and innovative technology to agriculture. It has been many years working with countless stakeholders to ensure we can integrate drones into our agricultural practices. This allows growers to increase efficacy, decrease costs and ultimately generate better products. We are excited to continue to see this industry take-off,” the company said.
The awards honour seven winners and six honourable mentions in seven categories: research and innovation, agribusiness, education, urban agriculture, northern business, women’s farming and farm family excellence.
“The workers and innovators in Ontario’s agri-food sector are second to none, using world-class expertise and experience to bring fresh, nutritious and delicious food to tables across the province,” said Agriculture Minister Sam Oosterhoff. “These awards are a celebration of Ontario’s rich, multigenerational agricultural heritage being carried forward by the leaders of today, with a commitment to building a more secure and self-reliant agri-food sector for generations to come.”
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