Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre
Explore the story of Prairie agriculture
Explore the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre
See how research across the Prairies turns fields, soil and crops into digital tools that farmers can use.
Pick a platform to start
Crop Phenotyping
Measuring plant traits to breed better crops
Meet the minds
The people bringing digital agriculture together
GAIG
Geospatial Ag Information
Agriculture History
Historic photos & archives of the Prairies
Ongoing Projects
Current research across the centre
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Apps & Tools
Live maps and data for the Prairies
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Description
Map sources & credits
University Archives and Special Collections, H.D. “Howdy” McPhail Photograph Collection.
Saskatchewan Soil Information System (SKSIS).
Esri World Imagery.
Still there?
Returning to the start screen in 30 seconds.
Smart Farm
Digital agronomy — optimizing production for sustainability
About Us
What the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre is
The Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre is where research, data and technology meet the land. Working across the Canadian Prairies, we study how crops grow, how soil and water change through the seasons, and how new tools can help farmers make better decisions.
What this display shows
Everything here is drawn from real agricultural science — satellite and drone imagery, soil surveys, weather records and field research from the University of Saskatchewan and our partners. Explore the map to travel across the Prairies, open the apps to see live crop and soil data, and visit the platforms to see the research happening today.
Why it matters
Farming feeds communities and shapes the land we live on. The better we understand what is happening in the field, the more we can grow with less — protecting soil, water and the future of Prairie agriculture.
Work With Us
Join the Centre as a student, researcher or partner
The Centre grows through the people who join it. Whether you want to learn, research or put new tools to work on your own farm, there is a place for you here.
Students
Get hands-on with real agricultural data, drones and imaging — and help build the tools shown on this display.
Researchers
Partner on projects in digital agriculture, remote sensing, soil science and plant breeding, and share your data and findings with a wider audience.
Producers & industry
Bring your questions from the field. We work with farmers and agriculture partners to turn data into practical decisions that pay off on the ground.
Get in touch
Ask a member of the Centre team, or reach us through the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
FAQs
Quick answers about the display
What am I looking at?
An interactive tour of Prairie agriculture and the research of the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre — maps, tools, and the people behind it.
How do I use it?
Tap a platform to start, then tap any card to open it. Use Home or Back at the top-left to move around. The display returns to the start screen on its own after a while.
Is this real data?
Yes — the maps and tools use real agricultural, soil and satellite data for the Prairies.
Can I see this at home?
Many of the tools and archives are public websites. Ask a member of the Centre team for the links.
Who made it?
The NDAC team with the University of Saskatchewan and our partners.
Industry Partners
Organizations partnering with the Centre
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