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The three Prairie provincial canola grower associations have evaluated and selected 11 canola research projects to receive funding under the Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP) in 2026. This investment includes over $2.4 million from Alberta Canola, SaskOilseeds and Manitoba Canola Growers, as well as over $495,000 from the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) and over $1 million from Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), bringing the total investment to $4 million.
Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across industries, and agriculture is no exception. But beyond the hype and headlines, what does AI actually mean for Canadian farms today—and where does it realistically fit?
Producer-led research can be beneficial, and three producers talked about the benefits of on-farm research during the RDAR showcase in Edmonton on Jan. 21.
Alberta’s push to re-centre agricultural research around producer priorities has been anything but conventional. Five years after Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) was launched amid controversy and structural change, outgoing chair Dr. David Chalack says the organization’s impact comes down to governance, trust, and speed.
On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Terry Sydoryk of Cellar Insights on potato storage; Kim Sturgess of Water Smart on the role of irrigation; Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Jason Hale, for a fireside chat, moderated by Haney; and, RDAR CEO Dr. Mark Redmond on the new chair of RDAR.
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) and broadcasting from the RDAR Research Showcase at Edmonton, Alta!
he Final Mile is six-part podcast series brought to you by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). In line with RDAR's goal of moving farm-ready innovation into the hands of Albertan producers to create a stronger, more efficient, more profitable, and more sustainable agriculture industry for the province, The Final Mile will feature a leading industry voice who highlights how investment in research is critical to delivering real on-farm impacts and advancements.
RDAR has expanded its OFCAF rotational grazing program to include virtual fencing — a GPS-based technology helping Alberta producers manage pastures, save labour, and improve sustainability with up to $75,000 in funding support.
As RDAR marks its fifth anniversary, we’re sharing stories from across Alberta that show the real-world impact of producer-driven research. In this series, we speak with farmers, industry leaders, and research collaborators who are helping to shape the future of agriculture through practical, on-farm innovation.
At the heart of agricultural innovation lies a commitment not only to discovery but to the people who drive it forward. That’s why supporting and celebrating early-career researchers is a cornerstone of our work.