MCDC carries out an applied research, demonstration, and extension program, focusing on potato agronomy, water use efficiency, forage trials, and long-term land and water resource sustainability. For more information, visit MCDC website . SIDC has been instrumental in developing seed potato and irrigated mint industries in Saskatchewan, along with significant acreage increases in drybean, pea, fababean, canola, grass seed, and other specialty crops. For more information, visit SIDC website . PFRA's Diversification Centres respond to farmer and industry needs to improve the sustainability and profitability of farms.
Research funding is aimed at screening crop varieties for suitability under irrigated conditions.
Annual recommendations are made available to producers regarding the most suitable varieties. The results of these studies will be used to develop best management practices which minimize impacts on land and biological resources. For more information, contact your local PFRA office .