Up to 17 per cent of cropland around the globe is contaminated by toxic metals, threatening agriculture and human health in the affected areas, according to new research published in the journal Science.
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Cropland threatened by toxic metals: study
Up to 17 per cent of agricultural land at risk
Research money headed for 36 cropping projects
The three dozen funded research projects include crop breeding, root rot disease management and crop residue management impacts
Newly funded agriculture research projects in Manitoba include crop breeding improvements, root rot diseases and crop residue
Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements
Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety
Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said.
Special crops get new agronomist in residence at University of Manitoba
Loveleen Kaur Dhillon has been named the agronomist in residence for special crops at the University of Manitoba,a newly created five-year position supported by the Manitoba Crop Alliance
Loveleen Kaur Dhillon has been appointed as the agronomist in residence for special crops at the University of Manitoba, a new five-year position funded by the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA). MCA created the position after noting a gap in research capacity for special crops such as corn, sunflower, and flax. The hope is to expand
Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues
While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use them efficiently and effectively is ongoing.
COMMENT: Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tide
Research work at Quebec's Laval University's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, carried out in partnership with 14 vegetable farms, offers hope for ensuring the sustainability of their soils.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers invest in weed research
The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have announced plans to invest $3.67 million in five new weed science research projects.
Commodity groups back diversification centres
The Manitoba Crop Alliance and Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers have announced funds for Manitoba's four diversification centres
The Manitoba Crop Alliance and Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers have announced funds for Manitoba’s four diversification centres.
Raboresearch delivers fall agricultural outlook
Raboresearch delivered its fall harvest outlook in an online presentation on Nov. 13, 2024. Analysts showed their insights for the 2025-26 marketing year, including those for Canadian farmers.
Labour, funding challenges hinder Manitoba crop research
“We don’t want to have really important research questions coming to us from the farming community that (scientists) in Manitoba can’t answer because of capacity (issues),” said Katherine Stanley, research program manager for special crops.
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