Agriculture

In a world increasingly attuned to the urgency of climate action, Dr. Filippo Miglior stands out for his contributions to sustainable agriculture. A trailblazer in dairy genomics, Dr. Miglior has been honored with Genome Canada’s Industry Collaboration Award for his groundbreaking work in dairy cattle genetics. Through the application of innovative genomic tools and building

Alberta may be famous for its beef, but the province is also home to a thriving pork sector. Canada is the third largest global pork exporter, and approx. 20% of that pork is raised here in Alberta. Healthy pigs are foundational to this success, and genomic tools are helping pig breeders maximize pig health and

Looking Forward; How Genomics Solutions can Tackle Challenges for Tomorrow’s Agriculture   By Tom Finn, Sector Innovation Manager As highlighted in the articles Looking Back and Here and Now, Alberta’s agriculture sector is constantly adapting and innovating to meet new challenges. By leveraging emerging technologies like genomics, crop and livestock producers have improved yield and

Here and Now; How Genomics Solutions are Tackling Current Challenges in Agriculture   By Tom Finn, Sector Innovation Manager Adaption is a cornerstone of Alberta’s agriculture sector. Through innovation and adaptation, crop and livestock producers continue to supply high-quality food for an ever-growing number of tables while tackling challenges like pests and disease. While resiliency

Looking Back; How Genomics Solutions Have Solved Past Challenges in Agriculture   By Tom Finn, Sector Innovation Manager Agriculture is a cornerstone of Alberta’s wellbeing. It makes substantial contributions to Alberta’s economy and job market, all while putting high-quality, nutritious food on the dinner table. Over the last two decades, genomics has emerged as a