Lethbridge Polytechnic has been conducting applied research in agriculture for more than 30 years. Our dedicated researchers and state-of-the-art facilities enable pre-commercial validation for commercial application in agriculture and agri-food in the areas of integrated food production systems, irrigation science, and post-harvest technology.
We are ready to increase efficiency and productivity for farmers, producers, and processors while reducing the environmental impact of the food production system, waste, and energy consumption, and improving food safety and security for consumers.
Research Groups
Advanced Post-harvest Technology Centre
The team in the Advanced Post-Harvest Technology Centre addresses the gap in post-harvest handling and storage of produce and grains. We’re developing post-harvest engineering solutions using advancements in sensing, automation, IoT, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision, hyperspectral imaging and mathematical modeling.
Integrated Agriculture Technology Centre (IATC)
At the IATC, we’re meeting the demand for quality applied research into integrated and controlled environment agriculture (ICEA). As one of Canada’s Technology Access Centres, the IATC connects industry with technologies and research expertise at Lethbridge Polytechnic.
Mueller Irrigation Research Group
Precision irrigation is the main focus of the Mueller Irrigation Research Group at Lethbridge Polytechnic. We’re investigating the technologies and software that can enable more sophisticated water management on farms and quantify yield and resource changes as a result of implementing these control systems. Our field work takes place on our 385 acre irrigation research and demonstration farm.
Mycology Research Laboratory
Our mycology research aims to enhance soil health and ecosystem productivity by effectively managing soil fungal communities. We emphasize the study of beneficial fungi, exploring their potential as inoculants or fostering their natural proliferation through sustainable practices. Our investigations also address the role of these beneficial fungi in mitigating abiotic stress on plants in a dynamically changing climate.
How to work with us
Do you have a challenge you are looking to solve? We are here to help Canadian businesses—particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises—by providing applied research and innovation services to enhance productivity, competitiveness and innovation results.
View our current and past research projects with industry partners.
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