The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition has pledged nearly $20 million in funding for wheat variety development over the next three years.
Canadian Wheat Research Coalition funds AAFC variety development
Two Chinese researchers accused of smuggling ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into U.S.
Fusarium poses threat
U.S. federal prosecutors have accused two Chinese nationals of smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen that had the potential to be used as an agricultural terrorism weapon into the United States for research.
Human diabetes drug can keep hens laying eggs
Metformin improves broiler breeder chickens’ metabolic health as they age say Penn State researchers
Human diabetes drug metformin, which is also used to treat hormonal disorder PCOS in women, can improve the metabolic health of broiler breeder chickens and allow them to lay fertile eggs later in life.
Pigs turn the thermostat down
Study shows when pigs control barn temperatures, they prefer it on the cooler side
Reading Time: 3 minutes A study from the Prairie Swine Centre showed that pigs prefer to keep temperatures lower in the barn when they have control of the thermostat, which helps producers keep their pigs happier and save on their utilities bill.
Cropland threatened by toxic metals: study
Up to 17 per cent of agricultural land at risk
Up to 17 per cent of cropland around the globe is contaminated by toxic metals, threatening agriculture and human health in the affected areas, according to new research published in the journal Science.
Pulse flour research looks bright
University of Manitoba researcher uses light source synchrotron to dissect best pulse flours for various food uses
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pulses have a niche in the plant protein space, but the industry hopes new markets and new end uses will help those crops expand their footprint.
Eco-friendly bioplastics could help solve single-use plastic problem
Guelph researcher looking to create bioplastics from canola meal and pulse flour
Reading Time: 3 minutes Eco-friendly bioplastics made from crop waste like canola meal and pulse flour could help solve the world’s petroleum-based single-use plastics problem, says researchers from the University of Guelph.
Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements
Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety
Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said.
Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues
While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use them efficiently and effectively is ongoing.
COMMENT: Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tide
Research work at Quebec's Laval University's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, carried out in partnership with 14 vegetable farms, offers hope for ensuring the sustainability of their soils.
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