Berry Byproducts in Poultry Feed: An Alternative to Antibiotics?
Dr. Moussa Diarra, from AAFC, has found exciting results in his OSC3 research activity when feeding organic cranberry and wild blueberry pomace to organic broiler chickens.
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Dr. Moussa Diarra, from AAFC, has found exciting results in his OSC3 research activity when feeding organic cranberry and wild blueberry pomace to organic broiler chickens.
Dr. Simon Lachance is looking for biopesticides to control greenhouse pests. He extracts saponins from tomato crop residues to test the properties of this bioactive molecule.
If the new GE regulations are passed, farmers and gardeners can plant seed without knowing if it is genetically engineered.
Prairie Heritage Seeds Organics are one of the pioneering organic grain producers in Western Canada. They confirm that the link between organic research and organic production is essential.
The Canadian Organic Standard is the backbone of the whole Canadian organic Industry The review of our organic standards is a collective effort – Join us! The OFC is currently leading the review of the Canadian Organic
By Joanne Thiessen Martens Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Soil Science, University of Manitoba Organic farming has a phosphorus problem. Exporting nutrients off the farm without replacing them depletes soil phosphorus (P) and eventually reduces crop yields. This
Happy Holidays from OFC! We wrap up the year highlighting some of our favorite articles from 2022, and what we are working towards in 2023.
Sustainable vegetable production can shape the agricultural landscape: Sean Smukler is building an online tool to enhance nutrient management planning and enhance land stewardship.
Organic Science Canada: Digging into soils Over the last few years, we have been asked to pivot so much and so fast we could be drilling post holes. As we’ve dug into our soils, we have directly
Sprouts are increasingly sought after by consumers. Caroline Côté is looking into the production of organically grown shoots, young plants that pests appreciate as much as we do.
Sector updates and news from the Canadian organic sector, including GE regulations and funding available for farmers.
Petition: Support organics in Canada! The Canadian organic industry needs a Canada Organic Program to grow Canada’s competitiveness and increase adoption of sustainable agriculture In the video “Cross Canada Organic Checkup”, Canadian organic farmers talk about their
