Advancements in agrifood from new plant varieties and precision farming techniques to innovative farming equipment and efficient food processing are building capacity for a crucial economic sector. This research supports a new generation of farmers and fishers in providing nutritious, fresh food and finding new markets for their products.
To increase the productivity and profitability of Canadian farms, researchers at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology are field testing CFI-funded drones that use GPS and high resolution cameras to create precise maps to efficiently distribute fertilizer or survey crop damage after extreme weather so farmers and their insurers can arrive at accurate assessments.
*Since 2014–15
Fertilizers represent more than 30 percent of operating costs for Manitoba grain producers, so efficient use is key
Building plant immunity prevents bacterial and fungal invaders that cost the global economy more than $220 billion annually
As research builds capacity to process Canadian pulses, it’s also finding new ways to use them, including in plant-based seafood alternatives
