Key Takeaways:
- Farmers Edge has partnered with Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. to expand access to its laboratory services across Canada, enhancing soil health and fertility solutions for agronomists, ag retailers, and growers.
- Taurus will serve as the exclusive Canadian sales representative for Farmers Edge Laboratories, offering soil chemistry testing, tissue analysis, and diagnostic tools tailored for precision agriculture.
- The collaboration aims to deliver faster turnaround times and data-driven insights, supporting timely decision-making on the farm.
- Both organizations emphasize innovation and precision in agronomy, combining expertise to deliver comprehensive support for soil management.
- This partnership builds on Taurus’s recent introduction of DNA-based soil biology testing, integrating chemistry testing through Farmers Edge for a more complete agronomic offering.
Farmers Edge and Taurus Partner to Improve Soil Health Diagnostics Across Canada
Farmers Edge™, a provider of digital agriculture solutions, has announced a partnership with Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. to broaden access to its soil testing and laboratory services in Canada. The collaboration aims to provide high-quality, timely agronomic insights to a wider range of stakeholders, including growers, consultants, and ag retailers.
Under the agreement, Taurus will act as the exclusive sales representative for Farmers Edge Laboratories in Canada, combining its established network and agronomic expertise with laboratory-based diagnostics and analysis.
Delivering Precision Agriculture Tools to the Field
Comprehensive Lab Services for Soil and Tissue Analysis
Through the partnership, Taurus will offer soil chemistry testing, tissue analysis, and advanced diagnostics to support decisions around fertility, input use, and overall soil health. These tools are intended to help users better understand field conditions and optimize crop performance.
“With the support of Farmers Edge Laboratories, we’re now able to offer a more comprehensive agronomic toolkit,” said Craig Davidson, President of Taurus Agricultural Marketing. “The lab’s precision and speed provide our customers with timely, actionable insights.”
Streamlining Insight Delivery for Growers and Agronomists
Improved Turnaround and Data Access
The collaboration is designed to streamline how lab results reach the field, helping agronomists and retailers make faster, better-informed decisions. According to the companies, the approach combines Taurus’s on-the-ground relationships with Farmers Edge’s laboratory infrastructure and expertise.
“This partnership gives agronomists and ag retailers direct access to trusted lab support,” said Vibhore Arora, CEO of Farmers Edge. “Together with Taurus, we’re helping clients act with greater confidence and drive better outcomes.”
Farmers Edge & Taurus Agricultural Marketing: Built on Shared Agronomic Values
Innovation and Consistency in Service Delivery
The companies note that their shared focus on innovation and reliability in agronomic services laid the groundwork for the collaboration. Taurus, which previously introduced DNA-based soil biology testing in Canada through Trace Genomics, began processing chemistry samples through Farmers Edge and found the partnership aligned with its operational goals.
“We believe this collaboration will be a strong fit for progressive retailers, agronomists, and consultants,” added Davidson. “It’s about combining our experience with a proven lab partner to provide meaningful value to the agriculture community.”
