EMILI and BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada collaborate to advance digital crop optimization solutions
March 25 2026, Winnipeg, Manitoba – EMILI and BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada (BASF) have announced a strategic collaboration to advance the development and adoption of digital farming solutions that increase on-farm productivity and sustainability.
Collaborating with BASF increases EMILI’s ability to advance innovation and foster engagement in agtech solutions and production practices that enable farmer-centric, sustainable technologies and techniques, a focal point at EMILI’s Innovation Farms powered by AgExpert and its annual Agriculture Enlightened conference.
“I am very pleased to announce this collaboration with BASF. They are a longstanding global leader in agricultural innovation, focused on delivering sustainable solutions for growers, now and into the future.,” said EMILI Managing Director Jacqueline Keena. ”Their multi-year commitment increases EMILI’s ability to support innovators and foster engagement in cutting-edge technologies and production practices.”
During the 2026 growing season, EMILI will demonstrate and gather feedback on BASF’s xarvio® FIELD MANAGER to showcase its ability to provide precise, field-specific crop management advice on a full-scale Manitoba farm. Insights from these demonstrations will be shared with growers, researchers, and ag-tech stakeholders during field tours and events on EMILI’s Innovation Farms.
xarvio® FIELD MANAGER is a digital software platform that combines growth stage and disease modelling, weather and satellite data, along with field history, to provide real-time agronomic recommendations. The platform is designed to help producers and agronomists quickly identify key risks and opportunities and provide them with data-driven insights to inform crop management decisions.
EMILI and BASF share a vision of advancing innovation adoption in Canada through increased understanding, development, and adoption of digital tools that benefit farmers.
Demonstrating xarvio® FIELD MANAGER at EMILI’s Innovation Farms during the 2026 growing season will showcase how BASF’s technology works in the Canadian Prairies in a full-scale commercial farm setting.
“By deploying xarvio® FIELD MANAGER at EMILI, we’re showcasing full-scale digital agronomy in real-world farming situations unique to the Canadian Prairies,” said Jason Leitch, Head of Digital Farming for BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada. “Working together with Canada’s top digital agriculture experts at EMILI, we can help Canadian growers produce more, manage risk better and farm more sustainably using tools that are both innovative and farm-ready.”
xarvio® FIELD MANAGER will be one of 33 technology solutions being tested and demonstrated on EMILI’s Innovation Farms this season and will be highlighted during field tours and demonstrations.
About EMILI
EMILI is an industry-led non-profit that works collaboratively with producers, industry, investors, and innovators to grow a sustainable and economically resilient digital agriculture industry. At Innovation Farms powered by AgExpert, EMILI provides innovators across industry and academia with access to leading-edge equipment, technology, and production practices to increase productivity, sustainability, and profitability across the agriculture and agri-food sector. For more information, visit emilicanada.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
About xarvio® Digital Farming Solutions – a brand by BASF Digital Farming GmbH
xarvio® Digital Farming Solutions is at the forefront of the digital transformation of agriculture, optimizing crop production. Its innovative products, xarvio® FIELD MANAGER, xarvio® FIELD MANAGER for Fruits & Veggies, xarvio® FIELD MANAGER for AgBusiness, xarvio® BIOENERGY and xarvio® HEALTHY FIELDS use an advanced crop modelling platform to provide independent, timely and field-specific agronomic advice. xarvio’s proven technology consistently delivers measurable benefits for farmers, helping them to produce crops more efficiently, sustainably, and profitably. More than 140,000 farmers and consultants worldwide have signed-up for xarvio® FIELD MANAGER, setting-up a field area greater than 25 million hectares. For more information, visit www.xarvio.com or our social media channels.
About BASF Agricultural Solutions
BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, has over 625 employees who work at one of three production facilities across Canada including: Lethbridge, Saskatoon and Regina, or one of several research farms across the Canadian prairies. BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is a leader in research and product development that benefits Canadian growers. To find out more about BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada, visit www.agsolutions.ca or follow us on X and Instagram.
Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide sufficient and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That’s why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. With €990 million in 2025, we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, and our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and stakeholders along the value chain. In 2025, our business generated sales of €9.6 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or our social media channels.
Media Contact
Jennifer Cox
Communications Manager
EMILI
250-898-9042
Kasia Kistelski
External Communications Manager
BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada
403-589-8178