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Pulse crop pathology expert, Sabine Banniza, shares her story as a preview to the Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture Summit. Join us online for free on October 22 to participate in her 'Ask me anything' panel.
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FCC: Canadian farmland values on the rise

Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 5.5 per cent in the first half of 2024, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Over the 12 months from July 2023 to June 2024, there was a 9.6 per cent increase, representing a slowdown compared to the previous 12-month period (January to December 2023).


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AAFC invests in Organic Federation of Canada

On Oct. 4, Kody Blois, MP for Kings–Hants in Nova Scotia, announced up to $6.8 million over five years to the Organic Federation of Canada (OFC). Blois made the announcement on behalf of federal ag minister, Lawrence MacAulay, and the investment is through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, a Sustainable CAP initiative. This funding will allow the OFC to partner on research into the environmental benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.


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Agronomy update: Early adoption of impact mills

The adoption of physical impact mills has seen some inroads on the Prairies with an estimated 30 impact mills in use in Western Canada in the fall of 2023. A study was conducted by research scientist, Breanne Tidemann, with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in Lacombe, Alta., to gain insight from early adopters on the Prairies – ultimately to increase the adoption of HWSC as part of an integrated weed management program in Canada.


 
 
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Let’s hear it for influential women in agriculture

It’s not every day you get to tap into the insight of influential female leaders in Canadian agriculture. Don’t miss your chance on October 22.

Join us online for the fifth annual Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture (IWCA) Summit where seven IWCA honourees will be sharing their stories, their experience overcoming challenges and setbacks, their perspective on the importance of shaping agriculture policy and more.

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Capturing faba bean’s fabulous potential

As a high-protein, nitrogen-fixing crop with strong rotational benefits, faba bean has a lot going for it. Genomics research is helping unlock its full potential by helping researchers identify genes that influence some key traits in faba beans. As they look toward developing faba as a crop specifically for Canadian growers for the high-value protein market, they plan to evaluate traits like nitrogen fixation potential, drought resistance, protein quality traits and nutritional traits. » Read more...
 
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Excellence is the root of confidence

Sabine Banniza, professor at the Crop Development Centre (CDC) at the University of Saskatchewan and strategic research chair in pulse crop pathology, encourages young people to strive for excellence in their work. That ambition has driven her own career success – and led to her being nominated as one of the 2024 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. » Read More...
 
 
 
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo

November 13-15, 2024 | Red Deer, AB » Read More...

Prairie Cereals Summit

November 27, 2024 | Banff, AB » Read More...

2025 CrossRoads Crop Conference

January 28-29, 2025 | Edmonton, AB » Read More...