2012 Reports

The 2012 Banff Pork Seminar

Top issues. Latest knowledge. Fresh perspectives on an evolving industry.

All will be showcased at the Banff Pork Seminar, Jan. 17 – 21, 2012, themed "Feeding Tomorrow's World." Get a preview of what's coming in a Special Meeting Report on the Seminar. The report will include items developed before, during and after the event, including blog items, news releases, articles and more.

2011 Reports

The 2011 Banff Pork Seminar

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Banff Pork Seminar will take place from January 18-21, 2011 at the Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta. The Seminar brings together several hundred industry players from around the world for four days.

Time to reboot thinking on trans fats

Date posted: September 7, 2011

Scientific review shows good news for dairy and beef products. “The body of evidence clearly points to a change needed in how nutrition labels are handled,” says Dr. Spencer Proctor. More

2010 Reports

The 2010 Banff Pork Seminar

The Banff Pork Seminar has built a reputation worldwide as the place where top minds bring the latest on the opportunities and challenges facing today’s pork industry.

Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture

Few science issues have attracted as much interest and debate as greenhouse gases, and animal agriculture is directly involved. Now Canada will host a showcase of some of the top science, people and progress in this area from around the globe.

The 4th International Conference on Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture took place in Banff, Alta.

View a Special Meeting Report on the conference.

2009 Reports

The 2009 Banff Pork Seminar

Top minds, latest progress, new strategies for today's pork industry challenges. View this special section for latest news and perspectives, direct from the Seminar, held Jan. 20-23.

2008 Reports

Natural Advantage focuses on wildlife habitat value

More Alberta farmers and ranchers are seeking ways to integrate and protect wildlife habitat assets

Meristem Perspective Report: Perspective on Rangeland Sustainability

Grazing leases and Alberta's rich ranch heritage

The history of grazing leases in Alberta and their role in protecting natural landscapes

The 2008 Banff Pork Seminar

The 2008 Banff Pork Seminar is a leading seminar in the worldwide agricultural industry with presentations by industry leaders from around the world on the issues facing the pork industry today.

2007 Reports

2007 PRRCG Report:

New crop lines for Prairie farmers

More than 30 new crop lines were recommended for registration at the recent Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) annual meeting in Saskatoon. These crop lines feature a range of important new production and market benefits.

Overview article: Crop gatekeeper launches new era. New crops to boost Canada's success remain the focus.

First look at the new lines. View complete listings and brief descriptions of recommended lines:

News Release

2006 Reports

2006 PRRCG Report:

Building Canada's new strategy

New ideas for Canada's system
Spotlight on key issues
First look at new crop lines

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The elephant in the room

As Canada targets a globally competitive research base, cereal crop development may be like "the elephant in the room" - the powerful force that's being overlooked.

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2005 Reports

2005 PRRCG Report:

Road Map to the Future

Launching a new era
Spotlight on key issues
First look at new crop lines

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2004 Reports

Updated for 2004 Wheat Breeding Report:

Canada in the Big Picture

Today's world of wheat breeding
Key trends and issues
Breeding highlights
Class-by-class updates

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Updated for 2004 Barley Breeding Report:

Portfolio for Progress

Barley breeding in the big picture
Spotlight on trends and issues
Malt, feed, food and forage

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2004 PRRCG Report:

Kick-starting a New Era

Breakdown of key issues
Major review updates
First look at new crop lines

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2003 Reports

2003 PRRCG Report:

New Thinking for New Times

The road to variety registration
Big developments
Preview of new crop lines

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2002 Reports

2002 PRRCG Report:

New generation takes hold

The future of Canada’s variety registration system took centre stage at the Prairie Registration Recommending Committee for Grain (PRRCG) annual meeting in Winnipeg. This special report includes highlights of the key developments and a preview of the top crop lines recommended for registration.

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