Agriculture + Food
The University of Alberta is revolutionizing the agricultural sector through world-first collaborations between laser and soil scientists and the deployment of high-tech imaging to solve complex forestry and crop development challenges. From launching a refreshed, state-of-the-art Dairy Research and Technology Centre to providing science-based crop rotation strategies, our researchers are focused on boosting industry profits while protecting vital natural resources. By studying the legacy of family farming and inviting the community to explore campus flora, the university continues to bridge the gap between advanced research and the sustainable future of food and agriculture.
Featured Stories
Study tackles challenge of Canada’s family farming legacy
As a historic generational shift looms, researchers look at how to help farmers plan for succession.
Free Tour offers a look at ‘fabulous flora’ on university campus
The University of Alberta is home to dozens of different species of trees, including some you wouldn't think could survive in Edmonton.
No fences: research shows high-tech collars keep cattle from straying
“Virtual fencing” has high potential to help ranchers manage herds and pastures more efficiently.
Video spotlight: Laser and soil scientists team up for a fast field test
Portable device breaks down soil’s essential elements and texture in seconds, offering a faster way to help farmers grow successful crops.
Science-based crop rotation could boost profits and protect soil
Adopting a specific four-year roster of crops yields long-term benefits to the bottom line and the environment, research suggests.
In Photos: Tour the refreshed Dairy Research and Technology Centre
Thanks to collaborative efforts, the facility now has a fresh educational space and new technology.
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High-tech imaging could improve cultivation of trees essential to Alberta’s forestry industry
Detailed 3D scans offer insights into differences between healthy and unhealthy lodgepole pine conelets.