A well-known Alberta ag researcher has received nearly half-a-million dollars to continue his research and tenure at Lethbridge College.
Chandra Singh is receiving $496,136 from Research Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). He serves as the senior research chair in agricultural engineering and technology at the college’s Advanced Postharvest Technology Centre (APHTC) at the college.
“RDAR is proud to support Dr. Singh’s crop research, recognizing its critical role in ensuring food security and sustainability in agriculture for future generations of Alberta’s producers,” wrote Clinton Dobson, RDAR vice-president research in a June 17 announcement. “Investing in Dr. Singh and the continuation of his research at Lethbridge College empowers producers with the knowledge and tools needed to combat climate challenges, improve crop yields, and crop storage.”
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Singh is a professional engineer and agrologist with nearly 15 years of combined academic and industrial research experience. His research is broadly focused on minimizing postharvest crop and quality losses.
His ongoing research will focus on that category as well as adding value to local crops and developing products and tech solutions for Alberta’s agri-food industry. “I am deeply honoured to receive this grant from RDAR. This vital support will enable my team and me to continue the development of adoptable and effective practices to help producers minimize crop losses,” wrote Singh.
“By reducing crop losses and boosting on-farm productivity through innovations at the APHTC, we are paving the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future for Alberta producers.”
RDAR is a non-profit organization which targets strategic investments in producer-led, results-driven ag research. Its funding comes from the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
