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Top stories of 2023 
 

Light signals from nearby weeds affect crop plant growth and yield

University of Guelph plant scientists have shown that weeds can alter crop plant growth from a distance by affecting light signals used by the crop plants to communicate.


Do More Ag releases research results, recommendations for ag mental health

Overall, Do More Ag will continue to fill the gap and be a connector between the resources that exist and those in the Canadian agricultural community in need of support.


YEN cultivates friendly competition – and results

The Yield Enhancement Network model helps researchers and farmers work more closely together in pursuit of higher yields by efficiently using the resources they have available.


 
 
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Capturing a cool opportunity

As interest in winter barley production increases in Ontario, a few seed companies have tested and obtained registration for some promising varieties from other countries. AAFC's Gavin Humphreys is leading a project to further support this growing opportunity by evaluating diverse winter barleys to find additional lines suitable for Ontario. » Read more...
 
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Teaming up two high-value oilseed crops

Relay intercropping systems offer the possibility of multiple soil health and economic benefits – as well as multiple challenges in figuring out to optimize production of both crops. Some growers are trying winter cereal-soybean relay intercrops in southwestern Ontario. Now, a project is underway to see if winter canola-soybean relays could work in this region. » Read more...
 
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Challenging times for glyphosate

According to a 2017 Health Canada document on the re-evaluation of glyphosate, it’s the most widely used herbicide in Canada. Around the world, its use is on the increase, according to 2022 market reports. But this ubiquity has led to more and more resistance issues. Can agriculture learn to live without the “unicorn” product? Does it have to? » Read More...
 
 
Inputs: Podcast picks 
 

Conversations from #COFS23

While at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show, we spoke with OFA's Peggy Brekveld, IFAO's Ian Virtue, and Dean Anderson with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. » Listen in...

Ag robotics in reality with Chuck Baresich

Chuck Baresich, president of Haggerty AgRobotics, discusses reframing how we think about return on investment regarding robotics, as well as some possible next steps for ag robotics adoption in Ontario. » Listen in...

Evolving innovation with Living Lab-Ontario

Tracey Ryan, OSCIA applied research co-ordinator, discusses the learning curve involved in getting the moving pieces to work together, and the future of Living Lab-Ontario. » Listen in...

 
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Manitoba Ag Days

Jan. 16-18 | Brandon, Man. » Read More...