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March 1, 2026

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Canadian Canola Groups Alarmed by Federal Agriculture Research Cuts

Tim Parent January 30, 2026

Canadian canola groups say the federal government's decision to close AAFC research centres and slash hundreds…

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Agriculture Research Facilities Shut Down, Jobs Slashed Following AAFC Cuts

Tim Parent January 23, 2026

Several agricultural research facilities have been shut down, and hundreds of jobs have been slashed following…

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  • Tech

Dalhousie launches institute to advance digital agriculture in Atlantic Canada

Olivia Taylor December 8, 2025

Dalhousie’s new Atlantic Institute for Digital Agriculture is developing purpose-built precision-farming tools for farmers, bridging tech…

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Southern Alberta Farmers Gift $2.8M for Agriculture Research

Olivia Taylor October 8, 2025

Lifelong Southern Alberta farmers sow the seeds for the future with a $2.8 million donation to…

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New Agricultural Research Opportunity Sprouting in Brooks

Craig Lester July 20, 2025

There's a new owner of the agricultural research facility near Brooks, Alberta which has been known…

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Exploring the Potential of Lupin in Canadian Agriculture

Tim Parent May 2, 2025

Researchers across Canada are exploring the potential of lupin, a pulse crop that's gaining some traction…

  • Crops
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  • RRC Podcast

Farmer-Led Research Driving Innovation in Alberta’s North

Craig Lester April 20, 2025

SARDA Ag Research, based in Falher, conducts unbiased research on a range of topics, from crop…

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Medicine Hat College’s Centre for Innovation Off to Great Start

Craig Lester December 28, 2024

The Centre for Innovation (C4i) at Medicine Hat College, which is now in its second year,…

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  • Poultry
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Taking Aim at Bacterial Threats in Poultry Farming

Tim Parent December 21, 2024

Dr. Sophie Kernéis with Lethbridge Polytechnic is exploring phytobiotics, plant-based compounds with antibiotic properties to help…

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  • RRC Podcast

The Effect of Processed Low-Quality Forage on Animal Efficiency and Enteric Methane Emissions

Craig Lester November 9, 2024

A University of Guelph researcher is examining the impact of processed low-quality forage on animal efficiency…

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Western Crop Innovations increasing ability to test quality of malt grain

Craig Lester October 14, 2024

Crop research organization Western Crop Innovations is increasing its ability to test the quality of malts…

  • Crops
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Western Crop Innovations Launches Survey to Guide Future Research

Craig Lester September 15, 2024

Western Crop Innovations (WCI) is seeking farmer input to shape its future research efforts and priorities. They…

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University of Calgary

Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary Gets $1 Million Donation From BMO

Tim Parent July 4, 2024

The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the University of Calgary has launched the…

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From Weed to Crop: Innovator Aims to Build Up Versatile Pennycress

Craig Lester May 27, 2024

An innovator is working to build up Pennycress, a plant that is commonly known as a…

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canola

DUC, PepsiCo Join Forces to Provide Financial Incentives for Producers

Tim Parent May 17, 2024

PepsiCo provides financial support to eligible producers within Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba willing to grow oats…

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New Fusarium Head Blight Mapping Tool Now Available to Prairie Farmers

Tim Parent May 17, 2024

Farmers across the Prairies now have access to advanced risk maps for Fusarium head blight (FHB),…

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grazing

BCRC: The Best Offense is Defence: 15 Plays to Keep Your Beef Herd Safe

Craig Lester May 12, 2024

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is sharing ways to implement some simple barriers against disease…

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cattle

Alberta School Tackles Sustainable Cattle Feed Solutions Amid Drought

Tim Parent May 5, 2024

Altario School is spearheading an initiative to determine if an indoor hydroponic system could provide consistent,…

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  • Seed
silage

Alberta Seed Processors Lead Silage Trial Initiative for Farmers

Tim Parent April 6, 2024

The Alberta Silage Trials, an initiative aimed at improving silage variety options for farmers across the…

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beef

BCRC: Applications Now Open for the 2024-25 BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program

Craig Lester March 24, 2024

The Beef Cattle Research Council is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 term of the Beef…

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  • Grain sector warns of information gaps in AAFC research reductions, calls for immediate program impact disclosure
  • Canadian Pork Council and Swine Innovation Porc joint statement on AAFC research facility reductions
  • Canada Grains Council calls for strong action to address innovation-related trade barriers facing Canadian grain exports to the EU
  • Swine Innovation Porc to Host Webinar Examining the Impact of Pork Research in Canada
  • Canada’s Agri-Food Exporters Welcome Pragmatic Engagement with China
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