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Update on agriculture research in Alberta

On March 30, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Honourable Devin Dreeshen, announced a new vision for provincial agriculture that will see Alberta farmers and ranchers determine the priorities that will guide research funding and program decisions. The Minister announced that an arm’s length organization, Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), will be established to bring...

Canada has long held a reputation for producing excellent quality crops using sustainable practices, and an initiative is now underway to document these practices and build upon them so that future generations have healthy soils, air and water. This will provide proactive guidance for how Canadian farmers can continue to protect and build on our...

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See weeds, spray them

Optical spot spraying is finally making in-roads in North America. Sprayers can detect the presence of weeds and turn on and off each nozzle as needed. It can mean huge savings in overall application rates.

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Selling into sustainability supply chains

Customers are asking for sustainably-produced food, so some food companies are sourcing some ingredients from producers who follow sustainable production practices.

Canola oil can help control blood sugar

Research shows canola oil can improve glycemic control in people with type-2 diabetes. Canola Eat Well is working with the Canadian Diabetes Association to promote this health benefit.