PrairiesCan funding will assist in the continued growth of Saskatchewan’s ag research and manufacturing sectors.
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Saskatchewan agriculture sector receives federal funding
Funds through PrairiesCan will assist in the continued growth of the province’s ag research and manufacturing
Evolutionary origins of the potato revealed – and a tomato was involved
Study, which analyzed genomes from cultivated and wild potatoes, may improve future breeding
A new analysis of 450 genomes from cultivated potatoes and 56 genomes of wild potato species has revealed that the potato lineage originated through natural interbreeding between a wild tomato plant and a potato-like species in South America about 9 million years ago.
Barley mix boasts two per cent higher yield than average
A varietal mix trial conducted by Agriculture Canada researchers shows the benefits of crop diversity
An agronomy research scientist at Agriculture Canada, is leading a project trialling a barley varietal mix to increase diversity and mitigate environmental stressors.
Genetic resistance for anthracnose is on the way
No current varieties are anthracnose resistance, but developing one is the highest priority said Ana Vargas, University of Saskatchewan lentil and faba bean breeder
anthracnose resistant lentil varieites are on the way according to Ana Vargas, University of Saskatchewan lentil and chickpea breeder. She also shared some management methods for the anthracnose in lentils.
Field-by-field mapping could improve yield, productivity predictions
University of Saskatchewan researchers use field border mapping to collect data on yields, weeds
University of Saskatchewan researchers are using field border mapping to collect data on field variability, including problematic weeds, and to predict things like yields.
Grain commission must address research vacuum
The death of the Canadian Wheat Board lead to a reduction in the volume of economic research — expert-based studies — undertaken in the producer interest since 2012.
Field-by-field mapping could improve yield, productivity predictions
University of Saskatchewan researchers use field border mapping to collect data on yields, weeds
University of Saskatchewan researchers are using field border mapping to collect data on field variability, including problematic weeds, and to predict things like yields.
Farming Smarter receives financial boost from Alberta government for potato research
Farming Smarter one of 12 research associations getting part of one-time $3.2 million capital grant
Farming Smarter near Lethbridge got a boost to its research equipment, thanks to the Alberta government’s increase in funding for research associations.
Alberta research group digs into potato research
Farming Smarter embarks on second growing season of potato research to support the multibillion-dollar industry
Farming Smarter embarks on second growing season of potato research to support the multibillion-dollar industry
McCain Foods looks for new processing potatoes
Company works with Farming Smarter Association as it searches for options other than the century-old Russet Burbankvariety
McCain Foods has entered into a partnership with the Farming Smarter Association
