Research is Alberta Grain’s largest investment for a reason. We are focused on supporting research projects that aim to improve crop management, reduce input costs and environmental impact, and increase yield and grain quality. Developing new, improved wheat and barley genetics and best management practices are key to helping farmers adapt to changing environments, government policies, and domestic and international market demands while maximizing their profit.
Nasima Junejo
Director of Research
Alberta Grains
In this edition of the Spotlight on Research, we highlight projects that aim to identify sources of resistance key to diseases in both wheat and barley respectively, with the projects “Imaging for improving Fusarium-damaged kernels and deoxynivalenol resistance in Canadian wheat” and “Barley pathogen variations and implications for managing disease via host resistance”. Meanwhile, “Understanding the interactions of N fertilizer technologies, fungicides, and the soil microbiome to optimize sustainable agriculture” aims to identify how different soil conditions impact the soil microbiome’s response to agricultural practices such as fertilizer management, fungicide application and crop rotation. Lastly, “Nitrification Inhibition on GHG Emissions, Soil Health and Barley Performance” acts as a key piece of the puzzle for researchers working to preserve grower profits while adhering to the Government of Canada’s 2023 Emissions Reduction Plan.
For more information on research projects and extension opportunities, visit our Research section.
With a mission to drive profitability for Alberta’s wheat and barley farmers, Alberta Grains operate with an integrated management team.
Our amalgamated staff results in administrative cost savings that allows the commissions to further advance innovative research, market access, farm policy and government relations. In this new era of collaboration, the Alberta Grains serve as leaders in the Canadian agriculture industry.
