Cybersecurity in Smart Farming: Canada Market Research
This research addresses cybersecurity needs for smart farming stakeholders in Canada, but it is incremental as it focuses on market research without introducing new methods or technologies.
The study tackled the problem of understanding cybersecurity technology adoption and requirements in smart farming in Canada by conducting stakeholder interviews and secondary research, resulting in a market analysis covering size, segmentation, and challenges.
The Cyber Science Lab (CSL) and Smart Cyber-Physical System (SCPS) Lab at the University of Guelph conduct a market study of cybersecurity technology adoption and requirements for smart and precision farming in Canada. We conducted 17 stakeholder/key opinion leader interviews in Canada and the USA, as well as conducting extensive secondary research, to complete this study. Each interview generally required 15-20 minutes to complete. Interviews were conducted using a client-approved interview guide. Secondary and primary research focussed on the following areas of investigation: Market size and segmentation Market forecast and growth rate Competitive landscape Market challenges/barriers to entry Market trends/growth drivers Adoption/commercialization of the technology