Lakeland College’s applied research team secured nearly $1.6 million in funding over five years from Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR).
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The funding will allow important research to continue.
“This grant funding is a testament to Susan, Robyne and Brenda’s work and its importance for the respective industries their research supports,” says Francois Paradis, Lakeland’s dean of applied research.
The three researchers, Susan Markus, Robyne Davidson and Brenda Ralston, focus on different areas of study.
Markus’ research involves livestock technology, focusing on automating heifer replacement selection using remote-sensing technology, monitoring bull activity with the use of GPS and smart, hand-held devices to assist in detecting pregnancy and litter size in sheep.
Davidson’s research involves pulse and special crops, with projects focused on agronomics of lupin production.
Ralston’s research involves livestock health and developing a neo-natal supplement to improve newborn calf health and pain control in post-partum cattle and during castration.
RDAR is happy to continue its partnership with the college.
“We are delighted we have been able to retain such strong talent within Alberta’s agriculture research community. Lakeland is a key academic partner for RDAR, and together we are successfully working to deliver the latest innovations into producer’s hands,” said Clinton Dobson, RDAR vice-president of research.
RDAR is a not-for-profit organization, mandated to target strategic investments.
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