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The power of water: Dr. Serban Danielescu’s new tools help farmers optimize water usage for crops
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada scientist, Dr. Serban Danielescu, launches new hydrology tools to help farmers and water resource professionals worldwide be more environmentally sustainable.

The research partnership between AAFC and the Pye Centre is blossoming new possibilities for Northern agriculture
AAFC and the Pye Centre are growing together for the benefit of Northern agriculture farmers and local communities in Labrador.

Photo of the two large biobed units that resemble wooden planter boxes.

AAFC partners with Nova Scotia farm to test new rinsate treatment system to reduce pesticide residue in the field
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientist, Dr. Erin Smith, and biologist, Dr. Tobias Laengle, collaborate with a farm in Nova Scotia to test the first commercial on-farm biobed in Atlantic Canada.

Hay bales floating in flooded corn field.

3D model to map the fate of Canada’s water in a changing climate
Researchers have built the first Canada-wide, climate-driven model to predict ground and surface water resources. Their work will help the agricultural sector make decisions in the face of uncertain climate conditions.

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Scientific achievements in agriculture
Title Science Sector Product Type
The power of water: Dr. Serban Danielescu’s new tools help farmers optimize water usage for crops Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
The research partnership between AAFC and the Pye Centre is blossoming new possibilities for Northern agriculture Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
3D model to map the fate of Canada’s water in a changing climate Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
AAFC partners with Nova Scotia farm to test new rinsate treatment system to reduce pesticide residue in the field Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
A recipe for success: Technology, collaboration and legacy in AAFC wheat breeding Cereals and pulses Article
New discoveries in beef cattle research will make big changes for farming practices Forages and beef Article
Oat cuisine: How AAFC science is powering up an ancient grain Cereals and pulses Article
Researchers protect environment, human and animal health with natural capital Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Larger rootstocks prove fruitful in growing a more climate resilient apple Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Tiny tech tackles big problems: Cutting-edge nanotechnology helps producers battle their greatest foes Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Secret sauce: berries show potential to improve gut health and prevent gut-borne diseases in chickens Agri-food Article
Fighting fungi with fungi: Sustainable measures against grapevine trunk diseases Horticulture Article
Lingonberries: A promising crop (Video) Agri-food Video
Treating strawberries with ultraviolet rays makes them just as tasty, but more disease resistant Horticulture Article
Full “stream” ahead: AAFC scientist develops irrigation calculator helping Prince Edward Island farmers water crops more efficiently, reduce water use Horticulture Article
Getting to the root of root rot and wilt disease in raspberry plants Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Three new strawberry varieties to watch for this season Horticulture Article
Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Release the wasps! How a parasitoid wasp might aid in the management of a fruit fly pest issue Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Biofilm discoveries help AAFC research scientists fight back against the harmful bacteria and viruses behind foodborne illnesses Agri-food Article
Pest Detective: How AAFC is using pest monitoring data to model climate change impacts Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Yield Enhancement Network continuing to harvest yield growth and "ingrain" competitive spirit for Maritimes cereal farmers Increasing agricultural productivity Article
The legacy of phosphorus and how it can assist farmers in reducing fertilizer applications Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Cow Patty Critters: A new guide on Canada's faecal friends Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Living Lab – Atlantic uncovers the green energy of cover crops for the environment and farmer's yields Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Living Lab — Atlantic research solidifies enhanced efficiency fertilizer as a win-win for farmers and the environment Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
The clubroot of the problem is in the genes Oilseeds Article
Grass Fed Beef (Video) Forages and beef Video
Riparian strips, a prime habitat for pollinators Living Lab Initiative Article
New standardized tool helps researchers with pest surveys Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Taking a walk on the wild side: How AAFC Scientists are using genetics to help Canada's wood bison Biodiversity and bioresources Article
Shining a Spotlight on Millet Cereal and Pulses Article
Antioxidants, a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Maritimes wild hops (Video) Horticulture Article
Digitization unlocks millions of data points for biodiversity Biodiversity and bioresources Article
Continuous lighting discovery shines light on new energy-efficient way to grow crops indoors Horticulture Article
Instruments to help measure the apple of the market's eye Horticulture Article
A new take on an old invention could help potato farmers crush the weed competition Horticulture Article
Hot Potato! AAFC research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study Horticulture Article
Combating the striped and spotted cucumber beetles Horticulture Article
Open source coding opens the door to robotic invention at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Better together: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) cultivates a collaborative approach to save good crops from bad pests Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Canada's weed hunters set their sights on natural alternatives to herbicides Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Retro is the new modern for Maritimes-grown malt barley Cereals and pulses Article
Getting a leg up on canola disease: AAFC researchers get an accurate view of Canadian blackleg population Oilseeds Article
Lights, Colour, Nutrients! LEDs play a starring role in improving nutritional quality of plants Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
AAFC green processing technology turns canola oil into richer source of Vitamin E Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Waste not, want not: Reducing the environmental footprint of dairy farming with innovative manure management systems Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
AAFC scientist honoured as one of 2022's Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture Cereals and pulses Article
The cereal breeding program is establishing new legacies in Atlantic Canada Cereals and pulses Article
How to transform livestock waste into products of economic and ecological value Dairy, pork, poultry and other livestock Article
Going with the flow: AAFC's newest PEI scientist researching natural solutions for sustainable water Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Improve food conservation in Canada's distribution chain Agri-Food Article
Finding a new pulse: scientists and farmers studying how to grow sweet white lupin in Canada Cereals and pulses Article
Biochar can turn plant waste into healthy soils and improve the environment Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Building a better bean: discovery of amino acid behaviour poised to enhance protein composition of the common bean. Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Antibody discovery aims to treat E. coli in pigs for improved livestock health and human Dairy, pork, poultry and other livestock Article
Benefitting cattle producers and the environment: The value of native forages Forages and beef Article
Identifying a common enemy to blueberries, canola and many other crops – the sooner the better Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
The Three Sisters: Optimizing the value and food potential of an ancestral indigenous crop system Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Fat-free stirred yogurts: How to get the right recipe? Agri-food Article
Living Lab - Quebec, an inspiring example of winning collaboration Agri-food Article
New tool takes the guesswork out of crop yields Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
The SpectrAAC-2: A fast and effective device for validating food quality and authenticity (Video) Agri-food Video
UV-C Light Increases Vitamin D in Mushrooms Agri-food Article
Drought outlook the first of its kind in Canada to provide 30-day glimpse into future drought conditions Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Worth the wheat: new durum wheat line shows intermediate resistance to fusarium head blight, a first for Canada and the world Cereals and pulses Article
Diverse crop rotations shown to increase yields, improve soil health and lower GHGs Biodiversity and bioresources Article
'Participatory modelling' is a direct collaboration between researchers and agricultural producers that is bearing fruit Agri-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Wetlands and Farmlands: Celebrating Canadian Environment Week (May 30 – June 5, 2021) Agri-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Yield Enhancement Network grows to new heights in second year Cereals and pulses Article
A race against climate change spurs discovery of enzyme that transforms toxin threatening corn Agri-ecosystem productivity and health Article
The first Canadian reference barley genome: a gift beer drinkers can toast Cereals and pulses Article
Can buckwheat be the new top crop on the rotation block? Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Vegetables in the North: AAFC, Government of Yukon and farmers in northern Canada are researching food production together Horticulture Article
Facing a spud slump? Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Perfecting the formula: AAFC scientists help to develop new weapon in the war against wireworms Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Darkening pinto bean problem solved by gene discovery Cereals and pulses Article
Future-Friendly Crops: A National Goal Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
AAFC Scientists Earn International Accolades for Children’s Book on Soil Science Biodiversity and bioresources Article
Winter cover crop research yields positive results for environment Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Finding the right genes to flatten potato common scab disease Agri-food Article
"Hop"ping into the express lane: AAFC scientists discover ultra-fast research method with potential applications in agriculture, nutri-science and pharmaceuticals Agri-food Article
A fast and effective device for validating food quality and authenticity Agri-food Article
50 years of preserving crop genetic diversity in Canada Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Lingonberries: Good for Your Heart, Good for Your Kidneys, Good for Your Liver and Good for Agriculture Agri-food Article
Taking the heat: AAFC research identifies genetic variation of potato varieties to heat tolerance Agri-food Article
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Microsoft Research join to win International Greenhouse Challenge Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Antibiotic resistant gene discovered but berries may be a solution Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Fate of antibiotics on the farm Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Ground Hemlock At Home on the Forest Floor Horticulture Research note
Herbicide resistance – Genetic tools for zero tolerance Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Intercropping – a new planting method for large-scale Prairie agriculture? Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
The Canola Flower Midge: a newly discovered species Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Research is helping farmers seize Quinoa fever Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Space: Agriculture from a new stellar vantage point Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Strange brew: Maritimes wild hops could provide unique flavours to brewing industry Horticulture Article
Sustainable Biocontrol Agents: A Standing Army at the Ready Horticulture Article
Using genomics to understand antimicrobial resistance Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
What is hydroponics? Agri-food Research note
Reducing methane emissions from livestock Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Research note
A raw apple juice that doesn't turn brown! Horticulture Research note
Innovative biobed design prevents up to 70% of water contamination by pesticides on farms Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Polycultures: A cocktail mix for the semiarid prairies Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article
Learning From Nature: Wild Wheat Responds to Climate Change Biodiversity and bioresources Article
Potato Gold Rush: Canada 150 spud new gold standard for fresh market Horticulture Article
Maple syrup flavour research Agro-ecosystem productivity and health Article