Research Theme
Agriculture, Food and Environment
Status
Ongoing
Lead Researcher
Dr. Willemijn Appels
Duration of Project
2020-2023
Funders
Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Adapting Innovative Solutions in Agriculture Program
Collaborators/Partners
Ken Coles (Farming Smarter), Farming Smarter, Alberta Wheat Commission, Battle River Research Group, SARDA Ag Research Group
Project Description
Access to a plethora of micro-nutrients, plant growth hormones, mycorrhizae, pesticides and biostimulants have left crop producers overwhelmed with anecdotal claims of higher yielding crops and healthier soils. The proposed project aims to validate a selection of 4 full-package systems against conventional systems to determine feasibility. Over three years, each of these 4 systems will be applied to peas, canola, and wheat in Lethbridge, Forestburg, and Fahler. Plant response and economics will be studied and findings will be disseminated through planned KTT activities.