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Salinity is a gradual process intricately linked to water management. Swift mitigation measures can effectively manage the salinity issue.
With over three quarters of its 173 trials harvested, Farming Smarter expects to complete harvest by the second week of Sept except silage and grain corn trials.
Salinity issues are a prevalent concern in numerous areas of the Prairies, and the risk of salinity development looms large. These salts eventually settle just beneath the discharge area, where water evaporation leaves behind salt deposits that accumulate over time, creating problems for farmers.
Weed control is important in hemp whether it is used for seed, food, or fiber production. Farming Smarter in Lethbridge, InnoTech in Vegreville, and SARDA Ag Research in Falher collaborated on a study to look at efficacy of different herbicides in different varieties of hemp.
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Book Review: Mass Disruption -- 30 Years on the Front Lines of a Media Revolution
Author: John Stackhouse
Farming Smarter has a key focus this year on soil conservation and its teams will work together to develop innovative solutions to address soil erosion in agriculture.
A collective of cereal crop commissions in western Canada have released a new tech sheet for Bacterial Leaf Streak with the support of researchers working on the disease.
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Book Review: Mass Disruption -- 30 Years on the Front Lines of a Media Revolution
Author: John Stackhouse
Project looking at the benefits and drawbacks of using a strip tiller in southern Alberta.
With over three quarters of its 173 trials harvested, Farming Smarter expects to complete harvest by the second week of Sept except silage and grain corn trials.
We change the way people farm
We change the way people farmBe an innovation leaderFarming Smarter launches a special program this year to create nutrient management and cover crop champions! It's free to participate because we received funding to foster southern Alberta mentors and leaders over the next year. The program will include a special workshop in early summer, free registration to our signature summer events and a conference pass for Feb. 2024. There’s more, so if you’re interested in becoming a beacon of knowledge, contact us today for complete details! |
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We change the way people farm
Connect agriculture with the city!Showcase your role in agriculture to an urban audienceWe drive innovation at the farm level through agronomic testing, scientific knowledge and the right connections for them to succeed.ve their knowledge in design sphere. Join Farming Smarter for Alberta Open Farm Days August 19! Highlight your contribution to food security. Sponsor an agriculture Learning Center to stand out in the field with a 20x20 tent. All industry participants can be part of the knowledge scavenger hunt! Call Sean, 403 317 0022 to learn more. |
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A trusted driver of innovationBuilding and inspiring a culture of innovation in western Canadian agricultureTrue innovation isn’t just doing something in a new way or inventing something to change for the sake of change. It is doing something in a new way that brings benefit. For us, innovation is creativity and a belief that new ideas and new technologies can bring improvement, grounded in great science applied at a grassroots level.
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Located in Canada’s largest agricultural area and features key agricultural industries including primary production, value-added processing plants, and agriculture-related small and medium-sized enterprises. This area contributes about $8 billion in gross farm revenue, contains 690,000 ha under irrigation (70% of total irrigated acres in Canada), and is home to the largest federal research station (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada).
As an independent non-profit association, we have the flexibility and freedom to bridge gaps and broker connections.
We change the way people farm with enriching and interactive learning experiences
Events
A great opportunity for southern Alberta's agriculture community to come together and share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, and make connections. Plus, you can listen to our experts share updates on Farming Smarter's research from this year!
A great opportunity for southern Alberta's agriculture community to come together and share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, and make connections. Plus, you can listen to our experts share updates on Farming Smarter's research from this year!
Pick up CCA's from home or in the office at the March 21 Pesticide Applicator Workshop for $199!