Representing Alberta’s diverse forage industry.
Made up of producers and stakeholders from throughout the very diverse Alberta forages industry, it is AFIN’s goal to speak with one voice for forages in our province.
The board and committee members of AFIN are committed to fostering two-way communication, championing research and extension, and influencing policy and practice.
Representing Alberta’s diverse forage industry.
Made up of producers and stakeholders from throughout the very diverse Alberta forages industry, it is AFIN’s goal to speak with one voice for forages in our province.
The board and committee members of AFIN are committed to fostering two-way communication, championing research and extension, and influencing policy and practice.
Farming the Web has been launched!
Farming the Web has been launched!
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Dr. Surya Acharya receives the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation
An innovative and industry-engaged forage breeder has been granted the 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Dr. Surya Acharya received this award today at the 2021 virtual Canadian Beef Industry Conference to recognize the positive impacts of his research on beef industry advancement.
RDAR makes $630,060 Investment in Antimicrobial Research to Support Livestock Producers
RDAR invests g $630,060 to support the collection of antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from Alberta and Canadian cattle feedlots. This study will improve animal health and antimicrobial stewardship by understanding AMU trends and guiding management practices in feedlots.
By encouraging more solutions to food waste in Canada, we can increase food availability, save consumers and businesses money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen our food systems.
Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies
In response, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), under the Food Policy for Canada, is launching the $20M Food Waste Reduction Challenge.
By encouraging more solutions to food waste in Canada, we can increase food availability, save consumers and businesses money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen our food systems.
AAFC today announced details of the new $165.7-million Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Helping farmers and agri-businesses adopt clean technologies
to reduce emissions and enhance competitiveness
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Dr. Surya Acharya receives the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation
An innovative and industry-engaged forage breeder has been granted the 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Dr. Surya Acharya received this award today at the 2021 virtual Canadian Beef Industry Conference to recognize the positive impacts of his research on beef industry advancement.
RDAR makes $630,060 Investment in Antimicrobial Research to Support Livestock Producers
RDAR invests g $630,060 to support the collection of antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from Alberta and Canadian cattle feedlots. This study will improve animal health and antimicrobial stewardship by understanding AMU trends and guiding management practices in feedlots.
By encouraging more solutions to food waste in Canada, we can increase food availability, save consumers and businesses money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen our food systems.
Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies
In response, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), under the Food Policy for Canada, is launching the $20M Food Waste Reduction Challenge.
By encouraging more solutions to food waste in Canada, we can increase food availability, save consumers and businesses money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen our food systems.
Alberta Forage Industry Network respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional lands of the indigenous peoples (Inuit, First Nations, Metis) of Canada. We honour the ancestry, heritage and gifts of the Indigenous Peoples and give thanks to them.