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Farm Credit Canada

U of G researchers aim to balance smart farming with food security

Canada’s wide-open farm fields are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity and data privacy attacks and unethical use of data, according to University of Guelph researchers.


Seeds Canada establishes public varieties database

Seeds Canada is creating a public database for farmers, members of the value chain and the public to identify which varieties were developed using gene editing. It will not be a static list and will adapt as the industry’s needs evolve.


Podcast: Malt barley for Maritime conditions

AAFC’s Aaron Mills discusses how craft beer has informed his research, what he looks for in a malt barley variety for the East Coast, and the challenges of growing the crop in Maritime conditions.
 
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Strengthening biovigilance

Strengthening biovigilance

The Prairie Biovigilance Network is enhancing co-operation among researchers and others active in pest management to increase our ability to fight weed, insect and disease pests in western Canadian crops. Biovigilance includes: finding and identifying pest problems; assessing them; developing possible solutions; implementing the solutions; and evaluating how well they work. » Learn more...
 
Environmental stress factors

Managing heat stress and frost avoidance in plants

Environmental stress factors can be a challenge for annual field crop production on the prairies. Multiple factors such as heat stress, drought and frost, along with diseases and insect pests can significantly impact crop production and yields. Researchers, like Karen Tanino at the University of Saskatchewan, are interested in developing potential solutions that can help crops avoid multiple environmental stresses. » Learn more...
 
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Boost your farm business knowledge

Looking for ideas, advice and resources to help you run a better business? Explore our 7-step business essentials path and set yourself up for planning success. » Learn more...
Inputs

Promoting nutrient stewardship in canola

The Canola Council of Canada recently launched Canola 4R Advantage, a program designed to help growers initiate or advance nutrient stewardship and fertilizer efficiency on canola farms. Curtis Rempel, vice-president of crop production and innovation for the Canola Council of Canada, joins co-host Stefanie Croley to discuss the program and break down the benefits available to canola producers. » Listen now...
 
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