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Budget to boost ag research infrastructure, rural broadband

By Farmtario Staff March 22, 2016

Funds to fix up Canada’s agricultural research stations and food safety labs and a new program to boost rural broadband coverage are among the nuggets for the farming sector in […] Read more

Canterra, which has already worked with AAFC-bred CPSR varieties such as AC Conquer VB, has entered a partnership with AAFC and the Alberta Wheat Commission for future CPSR development. (Canterra.com)

Crops, Markets

CPSR wheat breeding program adopts ‘4-P’ model

By Farmtario Staff July 9, 2015

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s breeding program for Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat in Alberta is picking up new investment partners. AAFC, Canterra Seeds and the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) […] Read more

Crops, Markets

More acres this spring for nearly all crops: AAFC

By Farmtario Staff April 17, 2015

Canadian farmers are expected to take area out of summerfallow this spring for more acres of almost all major grains, oilseeds, pulses and special crops, the federal agriculture department said […] Read more