Les Balados de la Grappe bio | Organic Science Conversations

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Climate-smart farming is becoming increasingly important for Canadian producers. Dr. Martin Entz is studying nitrous oxide emissions and soil carbon in side-by-side organic and conventional cropping systems. His research also looks at how different legume management systems can help reduce nitrous oxide emissions while improving nitrogen use efficiency. In this episode, we head to the Glenlea research plots in Manitoba to explore what this long-term climate-smart research means for farmers and the future of sustainable crop 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.

Organic dry beans are a high-value crop with growing demand. Drs. Robert Nurse and Jamie Larsen are leading research to identify effective, integrated management practices for Canadian organic dry bean production. Their work is exploring a range of innovative strategies—from developing pest- and disease-resistant bean varieties to testing the use of electricity for weed control and crop desiccation. In this episode, we take a closer look at the research happening in Ontario and what it could mean for farmers interested in expanding production of this valuable organic crop. 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.

(Transcription française) (English transcription) Dr. Joanne Thiessen Martens, University of Manitoba, and Dr. Henry Wilson, AAFC – Brandon, are exploring the potential for developing high-phosphorus organic fertilizers by co-composting nutrient-rich organic materials like green bin/food waste with P-rich mineral waste products like struvite. In this podcast, Jordan Marr talks with Dr. Thiessen Martens about the phosphorus problem on organic farms and how her research on recycled inputs could benefit both crop agronomy and the environment. Read about this research on the Organic Science Cluster 4 website This research is part of Organic Science Cluster 4, 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. 

OSC3/GSB3 Interviewed by Jordan Marr, Dr. Mehdi Sharifi from AAFC - Summerland, working in partnership with Dr. Liette Vasseur at Brock University, talks about using combinations of cover crops, rootstocks, and irrigation for enhancing vineyard soil health, and thus grape production and quality.  Read the Mehdi Sharifi interview transcript in PDF format. Read more about the Research on the OACC website.

We pay farmers to produce food, but we need farmers to be stewards of our global landscape’. Sustainable vegetable production can shape the agricultural landscape: Sean Smukler, from UBC, is building an online tool to enhance nutrient management planning in vegetable production and to provide better stewardship of the land. No time to listen? You can read the interview with Dr. Smukler - click here

Organic Science Cluster 3/ La Grappe scientifique biologique 3: Caroline Provost and François Dumont, PhDs in biology at the Mirabel Agri-Food Research Centre, are experimenting with the use of predatory bugs, Nabis and Orius, to eliminate the tarnished plant bug that ravages strawberry fields and reduce the use of synthetic pesticides prohibited in organic strawberry production. Read the English transcript in PDF format. Read more about the Research on the OACC website. Caroline Provost et François Dumont, docteurs en biologie au Centre de recherche agroalimentaire de Mirabel, expérimentent l’utilisation des voraces punaises prédatrices Nabis et Orius afin d’éliminer la punaise terne qui ravage les fraisières et réduire l’utilisation de pesticides de synthèse non acceptables en production de fraises biologiques.  Lire davantage.