MacDonald says ag research remains a priority amid ongoing concerns over AAFC cuts
Despite ongoing concerns, Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald says research remains a priority for the government.
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Federal funding backs research into antibiotic alternatives for poultry
The federal government is investing nearly $900,000 in a Vancouver biotechnology company developing alternatives to antibiotics…
RRC Podcast – S2E22 – The CDC Newell Ag Summit
On this RRC podcast, we talk about the recent CDC Neweall Ag Summit, an event full…
Applications open for Nuffield Canada scholarship program
Applications are open for the 2027 Nuffield Canada Scholarship, offering agriculture professionals global travel, research, and…
CDC Newell Ag Summit Aims to Spark Collaboration and Innovation
Collaboration, innovation and agriculture research will take centre stage next month in Brooks at the CDC…
University of Calgary researchers target cattle parasites as drug resistance grows
Parasitic worms are weakening cattle and costing the industry big money. With drug resistance on the…
BASF puts $27M into Saskatoon canola breeding facility
BASF Agricultural Solutions is spending $27 million to expand its canola breeding centre in Saskatoon with…
Prairie Canola Grower Groups Invest $4 Million in Research for 2026
Prairie canola growers are investing millions in research to tackle disease, pests, and environmental pressures to…
Dr. Brian Beres honoured with Orville Yanke Award for advancing farmer-focused research
After decades of bridging science and farm life, Dr. Brian Beres' work is being recognized with…
Alberta Ag Minister Posts Letter to MacDonald About AAFC Cuts and Closures
Alberta's Ag Minister has sent a letter to Ottawa, raising concerns over cuts and closures of…
Canadian Canola Groups Alarmed by Federal Agriculture Research Cuts
Canadian canola groups say the federal government's decision to close AAFC research centres and slash hundreds…
BC Agriculture Minister Raises Concerns Over Federal Agricultural Research Cuts
British Columbia’s agriculture minister Lana Popham says any cuts to agricultural science are a “huge concern,”…
Bayer Invests $45M to Build Canola Research Facility in Manitoba
Bayer Crop Science has announced a $45-million investment to build a Canola Research and Development facility…
Agriculture Research Facilities Shut Down, Jobs Slashed Following AAFC Cuts
Several agricultural research facilities have been shut down, and hundreds of jobs have been slashed following…
UK Researcher and Nuffield Scholar Explores How to Better Support Farmers’ Mental Health
UK researcher Sharon May, both farmer and therapist, is exploring how to better support farming families’…
Nuffield Canada Announces Its 2026 Scholars
Nuffield Canada has announced its 2026 Scholars, with four standout leaders from Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec…
New CCA Survey Shows Canadians’ Perception of Beef Shifting
Public opinion appears to be shifting when it comes to beef production, according to recent survey…
Farmers in Ontario, Quebec Invited to Join Research Study on Bird Flu
Farmers in Ontario and Quebec are being invited to take part in a research study aimed…
Research Associations in Alberta to Share $3.2 Million in Ag-Research Funding
Twelve applied research associations across Alberta will share $3.2 million in provincial funding aimed at strengthening…
Exploring the Potential of Lupin in Canadian Agriculture
Researchers across Canada are exploring the potential of lupin, a pulse crop that's gaining some traction…