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fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Big questions around public research and plant breeding as Manitoba Crop Alliance celebrates 5 years

It's a big part of MCA. Our funding for wheat breeding is a big investment that we make on behalf of Manitoba producers and their check-off dollars. There's still going to be some ongoing. We're just trying to figure out what the effect these cuts are going to have on these programs and where we might have to step up.
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fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Research adoption remains central focus, as RDAR names new chair

RDAR will prioritize practical, results-focused agricultural research to accelerate adoption and deliver measurable value on Alberta farms under D'Arcy Hilgartner's leadership.
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Farmer weighs in on the realities of cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

My career as an agronomist required me to take scientific research and apply that knowledge, to assist farmers by helping them solve problems and increase their farms profitability. The ag industry relies on research to continue to solve the ever-changing problems that farmers face. Today my farm business employs management practices that have come directly from the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, this has improved my farms resilience and profitability.
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