Projects - Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation

The project tests 25 varieties of oats under organic field conditions.

The main output of the project will be demonstration and extension of a variety of non-GMO canola.

The project tests 20 varieties of conventional soybean as part of a broader project examining protein differences between eastern and western Canada sites.

The project will provide performance data for trials conducted with the AAFC Corn Trials, conducted in partnership with the Canadian Field Crops Research Alliance with PI Lana Reid, AAFC, Ottawa. Project outputs will include performance and yield data, as well as extension opportunities, such as the MB DC Field Days and Self-guided Tours at the DC field sites.

The project will demonstrate the practice of strip intercropping corn and soybean.

The project will demonstrate different varieties of cover crops for the PCDF Field Day.

The project examines the effect of different seed treatments on quinoa production, in partnership with Northern Quinoa Production Corporation (Norquin).

The project examines the effect of seeding date on quinoa production, in partnership with Northern Quinoa Production Corporation (Norquin).

The project examines the effect of seeding rate on quinoa production, in partnership with Northern Quinoa Production Corporation (Norquin).

The project will demonstrate different varieties of green manure crops for the PCDF Field Day.