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Research roundup

July 2013 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH For better nutrient application, try the old 4 Rs Samantha Beattie Every spring, growers face the age-old problem of determining the best soil nutrient applications, without sacrificing…
Ensuring good growth

July 2013 - THE ROLE OF SEED TREATMENTS IN PLANT COMPETITION recent research shows that seed treatments can play an important role in plant competition, says Clarence Swanton, a Professor of Crop Science in the Department of Plant…
In the news

July 2013 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER New Canadian Wheat Alliance The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan have announced the creation of a new Canadian Wheat Alliance (CWA). This initiative will…
Growing the Great White North

July 2013 - OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN DISTRICT 15 northern ontario is better known for its rocks and trees than rolling farmland. However, climate change and agronomic advances are creating growth opportunities for farm communities in the north.…
Owning the problem

July 2013 - TAKING PROACTIVE STEPS AGAINST HERBICIDE RESISTANCE from his office on campus at the University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture professor and weed scientist Francois Tardif is poring over slides showing examples of resistant weeds found on…
Professorship in Wheat Breeding established

FROM THE CEO'S DESK

July 2013 - GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO recently celebrated an exciting new partnership with SeCan and the University of Guelph. A new Grain Farmers of Ontario Professorship in Wheat Breeding has been established in the Department of Plant…
Web Special

Mastering phosphorus management

June 2013 - UNDERSTANDNIG WHAT’S IN THE SOIL As most farmers know, plants need phosphorus very early in the growth cycle. Phosphorus is essential for all operations, including membrane development and cell division. While there might be an…
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Sulphur management

June 2013 - SUPPLY AND DEMAND Increasingly, and for a number of reasons, sulphur deficiencies are an issue for farmers around the world. Here in Ontario, because we have better air quality standards, there is less sulphur from…
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Improving Nitrogen Management

June 2013 - FITTING PRACTICES TO THE ENVIRONMENT Nutrient management is particularly important for nitrogen because nitrogen is critical in plant growth and because nitrogen, if managed incorrectly, can cause environmental damage. Nitrogen use efficiency will decrease because…
Stabilizing food prices

May 2013 - PART 5 – EXPOSURE-4-DEVELOPMENT TOUR food prices are the heart of politics in Kenya, just as agriculture is the heart of their economy. Prices for food staples have been rising steadily since 2007, putting increasing…