The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission is putting $3 million over five years into research projects that reduce the risk of root rot.
Over the last decade, the farm group said it has invested $3.7 million in projects relevant to root rots, and much more is known about the pathogen.
“Research has resulted in farmers having the knowledge to better assess the risk, but there haven’t been any significant breakthroughs for farmers who want to plant pulses for the crop’s economic and sustainability benefits,” it said in a news release.
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A Farm to Table Tour featured Molnar Farms, which grows a large variety of market fruits and vegetables including corn, with Taber being known as the Corn Capital of Canada.
“If scientists have ideas for potential projects, please talk to us,” added chair Shane Strydhorst. “We want to hear your ideas on how to reduce the risk for Alberta pulse farmers.”
The group has partnered with sister organizations and other research funders.
