Deadline: 7-Apr-22
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) has launched the call for proposals to coordinate the application, review and funding process for proposed agriculture and food research and innovation projects and stimulate private/public sector participation in Alberta’s agriculture and the food industry.
Priorities
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Breeding
- Standability (feed and malt)
- Head diseases (FHB resistance)
- Leaf diseases (Net Blotch most important > scald > stripe rust > septoria)
- Higher yield (Feed and malt)
- Increase energy value for feed (different livestock types, 6- row)
- 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 (e.g for FHB management currently done by A&F extension program?)
- 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://rdar.ca/get-funding/agriculture-funding-consortium-afc-2022-23-call-for-research-proposals/