Deadline: 07-Apr-2022
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) is offering grants “2022-23 Funding Agriculture Research in Western Canada”.
Research Priorities
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Breeding
- Standability (feed and malt)
- Head diseases (FHB resistance)
- Leaf diseases
- Higher yield (Feed and malt)
- Increase energy value for feed
- Abiotic stress resistance (drought, flooding, excess heat)
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Agronomy
- Safe and effective desiccants;
- Herbicide resistance
- Nutrient management
- Improved agronomic practices for forage production and quality (silage, green feed, straw, grazing)
- Sustainable production in an Integrated Crop Management System/Best Management Practices
- Best Management Practices
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Usage
- Develop dual, alternative uses to support market development (malt-feed, maltfood, feed-food)
- Identify existing varieties to maximize digestible energy in different livestock types (rolling, flaking, dual purpose for grain/silage)
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Extension
- Develop tools and strategies to put knowledge into the hands of farmers
- Project lists and reports that can be accessible and searchable on mobile devices
- Support Agricultural Research Associations (regional meetings/field tours/crop walks)
- Support malt company selection recommendations
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant and the project team may be comprised of qualified researchers from the following types of organizations:
- Provincial governments and their public agencies;
- Federal government and federal crown corporations;
- Non-profit research institutions;
- Academic institutions, including universities, colleges, and technical schools;
- Industry associations serving the agriculture, food and beverage industry;
- Existing or prospective companies and supply chain partners that can increase the value and sales of Alberta products; and/or
- Other research institutions, firms or enterprises approved by the members of the AFC.
For more information, visit AFC.
For more information, visit https://www.fundingconsortium.ca/