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BASF Canada

RDAR, Genomics Alberta to fund agriculture genomics projects

The funding supports 14 projects that will apply genomics to address challenges in Alberta agriculture, including for potatoes and other crops.


McCain reports strides on sustainability goals

Over the last year, the company has taken steps to grow more planet-friendly potatoes, including establishing regenerative agriculture training programs.


New Airdrie chip processing facility aims to boost province’s potato economy

The new Super-Pufft facility will process an estimated 78,000 tonnes of Alberta potatoes per year.
 
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IWCA series: Christine Noronha

As a young girl growing up in Pakistan, Christine Noronha always had dreams of being a scientist – and an obsession with insects. Noronha, now an entomologist with AAFC based in P.E.I., has devoted her life to the study of entomology, and knows that the smallest pests can have the biggest impacts on yields, livelihoods and the environment. Her research on alternative methods to pest control has been embraced and studied across Canada and beyond. But beyond the bugs, Noronha is also passionate about guiding students and young scientists, particularly young women and people new to Canada. Noronha tells her story in the first of our AgAnnex Talks IWCA podcast series. » Read more...
 
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