Thirty-nine research projects totalling $11.49 million will try to help farmers remain resilient in the face of challenges ranging from a changing climate to antibiotic resistance. “Research is very important, and what you see is 18 organizations coming together to invest in many situations producer dollars to improve the profitability, sustainability and competitiveness of Alberta […] Read more
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Sask. ag research receives funding
The federal and provincial governments recently announced they will invest $17.6 million for crop-related research in the Saskatchewan in 2023. The funding, channeled through Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Development Fund, includes $10.3 million for 49 research projects and $7.2 million to support operations at the Crop Development Centre over the next five years. The announcement was made […] Read more
KAP requests more research on smaller crops
Farmers called for more government support for small acreage crops research during Keystone Agricultural Producers annual meeting. “This is where we’ve seen a real lack of commitment,” said Paul Gregory, a forage seed grower in Manitoba’s Interlake region. In two resolutions from the Manitoba Oat Growers Association, the federal government was encouraged to fund more […] Read more
Man. commodity groups work together on research
For years in Western Canada, commodity groups have mostly stayed in their lane. Provincial canola associations fund research on canola diseases, flea beetles and other issues that affect canola. Flax associations fund research on flax, barley groups fund barley research and so on. The Manitoba Crop Alliance is now taking a different approach. On March […] Read more
U of A receives WGRF funding
The University of Alberta’s wheat breeding program has received $288,550 through the Western Grains Research Foundation. The funds are earmarked to buy a research plot seeder and a combine, according to a Feb. 24 news release announcing the funds. The U of A program focuses on hard red and high-yield spring wheat varieties “and also […] Read more
New ADF funding announced in Sask.
The federal and Saskatchewan governments have contributed $7.7 million to crop-related research projects through the Agriculture Development Fund. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced the funding agreement Jan. 9 at CropSphere in Saskatoon. Both levels of government have committed an additional $6.25 million to the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre over the next five […] Read more
Take two aspirins and call me at harvest time
Millions of people take an aspirin a day to prevent stroke and heart attack, but researchers say an active ingredient found in aspirin also gets crops off to a healthier start. Brazilian plant scientists have discovered that the same salicylic acid that is a basic ingredient in common aspirin and skin care products holds the […] Read more
Ottawa research farm under threat
OTTAWA — Ottawa author Richard Hinchcliff has been a friend of his city’s Central Experimental Farm for most of his adult life. “The crop research done there is important right across the country,” he says. “The research is still of great practical benefit, including cereal and oilseeds.” Besides the historic farm buildings, public spaces include […] Read more
Yield study tallies gains from inputs, seed technology
Analysts determined that plant science innovations provided an economic benefit of $7.1 billion annually
Pesticides and modern seeds are popular with farmers because they protect and enhance yields. While it might be unclear exactly how much these technologies contribute to yield, an Ottawa consul-tancy says it’s a lot. In the case of canola, pest control products and modern plant breeding may increase yields by more than 54 percent, said […] Read moreWheat projects get $750,000
The Alberta Wheat Commission is investing nearly $750,000 in five wheat-related research projects in Alberta and Ontario, the commission announced this week. The investments are part of AWC’s commitment to provide western Canadian wheat farmers with innovative tools and solutions that improve crop performance and profitability. “Investing in research is a key priority for AWC […] Read more
