Agriculture + Food
We’re helping protect the future of agriculture — and safeguarding the future of food — by finding new ways to combat long-standing problems like pests and disease, while also tackling the emerging concerns of climate change.
DNA technology helps breed cattle to benefit earth and beef industry
U of A-based Livestock Gentec harnesses genomic testing to strengthen the Canadian livestock sector, thanks to $2.2 million from Results Driven Agriculture Research.
Old-time business model could bring new economic development to rural ß÷ßäÉçÇø
Best practices and a supportive culture are important to success, research suggests.
The U of A Crop Science Field Day cultivates knowledge
From soil to plants, pests and the environment, there was much to learn at field day.
New canola research aims to boost yield, profitability
Researchers look to the genes of broccoli and cabbage to increase the genetic diversity of one of Canada’s most important cash crops.
New research helps ß÷ßäÉçÇø communities take fuel away from wildfires
A study reveals the highest-priority areas for removing trees and brush that heighten the threat to buildings.
”Food security is a growing and serious issue. … If you use genetic selection properly, you’re able to produce more with less.”
— John Basarab,
animal geneticist and researcher on cattle DNA project
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5 reasons you should give a cluck about the Heritage Chickens program
Outcomes from the Heritage Chickens program at South Campus are scientifically significant, charitable and even tasty.
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