Les Balados de la Grappe bio | Organic Science Conversations

Contrôler les ravageurs et les adventices en production de canneberges : Le bio sous la loupe des chercheurs

Didier Labarre (Centre de recherche et d'innovation sur la canneberge) et la Dre Yosra Menchari (Université Laval) partagent leurs objectifs de recherche, soit la mise au point de nouveaux outils à la disposition des producteurs, certains étant sur le point d'être commercialisés, d'autres n’en étant qu’à l'état exploratoire. Découvrez le partenariat et la collaboration entre l'industrie et les chercheurs. 

Ce balado est la bande audio extraite de l’un des 12 films de la série Le bio sous la loupe des chercheurs : les vidéos de la recherche en agriculture biologique. Vous trouverez les liens pour visionner ces films – et obtenir plus d’informations sur les activités de recherche de la Grappe scientifique biologique 4– sur le site web de la Grappe bio – SCIENCE-BIO-CANADA.CA  

La Grappe scientifique biologique 4 est un projet de recherche et de développement mené par l'industrie et cogéré par la Fédération biologique du Canada et le Centre d’agriculture biologique du Canada de l'Université Dalhousie. Elle est soutenue par le programme Agri-science dans le cadre du Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et par plus de 80 partenaires financiers. 

Améliorer la résilience des agroécosystèmes biologiques en serre : Le bio sous la loupe des chercheurs

Par sa recherche, Dre Martine Dorais soutient la production d'aliments biologiques tout au long de l'année afin de diminuer la dépendance aux importations sous notre climat canadien. Avec son équipe, elle étudie des stratégies qui visent à améliorer l'efficacité de l'utilisation des nutriments, la santé des sols et la productivité dans les serres, tout minimisant les émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Les serres constituent en soi un agroécosystème : c’est la réflexion qui est à la base de cette activité de recherche.   

La Dre Dorais et son équipe partagent leurs motivations et leurs méthodes de recherche sur l’utilisation d’engrais à base de végétaux, de biochar et de cultures intercalaires dans les serres de l'Université Laval et de L'Abri Végétal, un partenaire de recherche. 

Ce balado est la bande audio extraite de l’un des 12 films de la série Le bio sous la loupe des chercheurs : les vidéos de la recherche en agriculture biologique. Vous trouverez les liens pour visionner ces films – et obtenir plus d’informations sur les activités de recherche de la Grappe scientifique biologique 4– sur le site web de la Grappe bio – SCIENCE-BIO-CANADA.CA  

La Grappe scientifique biologique 4 est un projet de recherche et de développement mené par l'industrie et cogéré par la Fédération biologique du Canada et le Centre d’agriculture biologique du Canada de l'Université Dalhousie. Elle est soutenue par le programme Agri-science dans le cadre du Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et par plus de 80 partenaires financiers. 

Résilience des pâturages et réduction des GES dans les fermes laitières biologiques : Le bio sous la loupe des chercheurs

En analysant les pratiques de gestion actuelles et menant des essais sur de nouveaux mélanges fourragers composés de plusieurs variétés, Caroline Halde et Marie-Noëlle Thivierge cherchent à identifier les meilleures pratiques pour la gestion des pâturages laitiers biologiques dans un climat en mutation. Découvrez leurs motivations et leurs méthodes, rencontrez les membres de l'équipe de recherche et ...quelques vaches laiti  ères très sympathiques !  

Ce balado est la bande audio extraite de l’un des 12 films de la série Le bio sous la loupe des chercheurs : les vidéos de la recherche en agriculture biologique. Vous trouverez les liens pour visionner ces films – et obtenir plus d’informations sur les activités de recherche de la Grappe scientifique biologique 4– sur le site web de la Grappe bio – SCIENCE-BIO-CANADA.CA  

La Grappe scientifique biologique 4 est un projet de recherche et de développement mené par l'industrie et cogéré par la Fédération biologique du Canada et le Centre d’agriculture biologique du Canada de l'Université Dalhousie. Elle est soutenue par le programme Agri-science dans le cadre du Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et par plus de 80 partenaires financiers. 

Building Immunity to Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Goats: Organic Science in the Making

What if a simple saliva test could help farmers build healthier goat herds?

Dr. Emma Borkowski and her team are exploring that possibility by investigating whether goats capable of mounting a strong immune response to gastrointestinal nematodes can be identified through antibodies in their saliva. Their research provides guidelines for using the CARLA Test® under Canadian grazing conditions.

In this episode, we visit the lab at the University of Guelph and a goat barn in Ontario to see how this work could help farmers improve herd immunity and animal health.

This podcast series was originally released as the film series Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making. You can find links to the films – and more information about all the research activities - on the Organic Science Cluster 4 website. That’s Organic-Science-Canada.ca

Organic Science Cluster 4 is an industry-led research and development endeavour co-managed by the Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University and supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership together with over 80 funding partners.

Tracking the Elusive Cutworm: Organic Science in the Making

Cutworms can be a frustrating and unpredictable pest for farmers, damaging crops before growers even realize they’re present. 

Dr. Maxime Lefebvre from the Research and Development Institute for the Agri-environment (IRDA) and his team are studying cutworms in both the lab and the field. Their research looks at how factors like temperature, humidity, pathogens and parasitoids influence cutworm population dynamics. The goal is to use this information to build predictive models that can help farmers better time and optimize control measures.

In this episode, we get up close with the elusive cutworm as Dr. Lefebvre and his research partners share their motivations, methods and what their findings could mean for organic vegetable farmers.

This podcast series was originally released as the film series Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making. You can find links to the films – and more information about all the research activities - on the Organic Science Cluster 4 website. That’s Organic-Science-Canada.ca

Organic Science Cluster 4 is an industry-led research and development endeavour co-managed by the Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University and supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership together with over 80 funding partners.

 

A Collaborative Approach to Improving Vegetable Varieties: Organic Science in the Making

Strong seed systems are essential for resilient farming systems.

Dr. Loren Rieseberg and his team are combining genomics, ecophysiology, and farmer participation to improve the quality, quantity, and diversity of well-adapted carrot and salad greens seed varieties. In the lab at the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto, researchers are studying how carrots adapt to different environments at the genomic and functional level. Meanwhile, in the field, a network of farmers (CANOVI) is helping identify varieties with promising traits under regional farming conditions.

In this episode, we explore how researchers and farmers are working together to strengthen seed security and build climate resilience in vegetable production.

This podcast series was originally released as the film series Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making. You can find links to the films – and more information about all the research activities - on the Organic Science Cluster 4 website. That’s Organic-Science-Canada.ca

Organic Science Cluster 4 is an industry-led research and development endeavour co-managed by the Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University and supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership together with over 80 funding partners.

Climate-Friendly Organic Vegetable Production: Organic Science in the Making

How can organic vegetable farmers boost productivity while also reducing their climate impact?

Dr. Sean Smukler and his research team are investigating how vegetable production practices—such as targeted compost application and cover cropping—affect both farm productivity and climate outcomes. Their work focuses on improving nutrient use efficiency and increasing carbon sequestration while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the research happening in the lab and in the fields at the University of British Columbia and on partnering farms across the province.

This podcast series was originally released as the film series Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making. You can find links to the films – and more information about all the research activities - on the Organic Science Cluster 4 website. That’s Organic-Science-Canada.ca

Organic Science Cluster 4 is an industry-led research and development endeavour co-managed by the Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University and supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership together with over 80 funding partners.

An Integrative Approach to Managing Organic Vineyards: Organic Science in the Making

How can biodiversity help vineyards become more productive and resilient in a changing climate?

Dr. Liette Vasseur from Brock University and her research team are exploring this question by testing a landscape approach at four organic vineyards in Ontario. By introducing native plant species within vineyards and along their perimeters, the team aims to strengthen ecosystem services that support crop health and productivity.

In this episode, Dr. Vasseur shares the motivation behind the research and how partnerships between growers and researchers are helping develop new strategies for sustainable wine production.

This podcast series was originally released as the film series Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making. You can find links to the films – and more information about all the research activities - on the Organic Science Cluster 4 website. That’s Organic-Science-Canada.ca

Organic Science Cluster 4 is an industry-led research and development endeavour co-managed by the Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University and supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership together with over 80 funding partners.

‘Closing the Loop’ with Recycled High-Phosphorus Organic Fertilizers: Organic Science in the Making

Researchers in Manitoba are exploring innovative ways to recycle nutrients and create new fertilizer options for organic farmers.

Dr. Joanne Thiessen Martens from the University of Manitoba and Dr. Henry Wilson from AAFC Brandon are studying the potential to develop high-phosphorus organic fertilizers by co-composting nutrient-rich organic materials—such as yard waste and food waste—with phosphorus-rich mineral by-products like struvite.

In this episode, we explore how their research on recycled nutrient inputs could support crop agronomy while delivering environmental benefits for Canadian agriculture.

This podcast series was originally released as the film series Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making. You can find links to the films – and more information about all the research activities - on the Organic Science Cluster 4 website. That’s Organic-Science-Canada.ca

Organic Science Cluster 4 is an industry-led research and development endeavour co-managed by the Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University and supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership together with over 80 funding partners.

Climate-Smart Practices for the Transition to Organic: Organic Science in the Making

Transitioning from conventional to organic production brings both opportunities and challenges for farmers.

Dr. Hiroshi Kubota and his team are comparing reduced tillage, standard tillage, and integrated livestock systems as potential approaches during the transition to organic production. Their research examines soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics, greenhouse gas emissions, and economic performance to determine which practices work best for producers in their region.

In this episode, we explore what’s happening in the fields at AAFC Lacombe and in the lab at the University of Alberta, and what this research could mean for farmers considering the move to organic production.

This podcast series was originally released as the film series Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making. You can find links to the films – and more information about all the research activities - on the Organic Science Cluster 4 website. That’s Organic-Science-Canada.ca

Organic Science Cluster 4 is an industry-led research and development endeavour co-managed by the Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University and supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership together with over 80 funding partners.