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Farming Smarter dedicates the future of agriculture advancements to people-focused strategies. The southern Alberta-based research organization returns to the roots of the industry, bringing people to the forefront of learning and growth.
Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation announced a $3.2-million capital grant for research associations throughout the province to expand their capacity through capital purchases. Minister RJ Sigurdson made the announcement to a crowd of industry members at Farming Smarter's Field School, June 25.
Farming Smarter's 2025 Field School connects producers and agronomists with opportunities to sharpen their agronomic knowledge on June 25 & 26. This event is one of Alberta's most valuable crop learning experiences with hands-on demos, research updates, and practical takeaways over two great days.
The study investigating durum's viability as a candidate for ultra early seeding has concluded with promising observations. This alternative planting practice for growers could protect the crop and even improve yields in southern Alberta.
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This project sets out to find the effects of rolling barley at various stages of crop growth and to recommend best management practices for successful crop growth and yield.
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!
Farming Smarter's Field School is southern Alberta's premier event to cultivate knowledge and network with industry leaders. The June 25 & 26 event connects growers and agronomists with the latest research in effective crop and soil management to help them maximize the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of their operation.
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Summer is upon us and at Farming Smarter, we are happy to welcome our summer students for another exciting season of learning.
Sugar beet growing regions went from across the prairies to now only Ontario and southern Alberta. Now, Farming Smarter aims to identify the best management practices for the crop so producers can optimize and enhance their operations.
Farming Smarter's Smart Irrigation Systems project brings farmers in southern Alberta a tool to help make better decisions on irrigation management. It looks to expand across fields to develop the opportunity with farmer participation as it enters its second year.
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Farming Smarter invites you on the agricultural trip of a lifetime to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026! Join us for two weeks, visiting research stations, agribusinesses, and farms along with the best tourism spots in each country.
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!