Recreational fishing is seeing increasing numbers of fish caught and released, either because individual fishers choose not to harvest for personal or conservation reasons, or because fishing regulations allow few numbers or sizes of fish to be harvested. However, if released fish become less catchable for future fishers, this may lead to decreasing catch rate, […]

This project will demonstrate on-site biochar production from sawmill residues at Patterson Sawmill (Hay River, NWT) using Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s mobile kiln. The mobile system avoids high transport and capital costs associated with stationary facilities and can process diverse residue types directly on-site, offering a practical solution for sustainable management of waste biomass at northern sawmills. […]

Developing an online and e-commerce strategy to meet increased business demands requires a structured approach by focusing on enhancing customer experience, optimizing digital presence, and streamlining operations. By implementing an e-commerce strategy, we can drive sales, enhance brand loyalty, and successfully move our business from a 7-month seasonal business to 12 months of the year, […]

Preserving fruits and vegetables represents a significant global challenge due to their high susceptibility to spoilage driven by the phytohormone ethylene. Ethylene accelerates ripening, leading to a rapid decline in the quality and shelf life of produce, ultimately causing substantial postharvest losses. Currently, traditional approaches, such as potassium permanganate, are widely used for ethylene absorption […]

Livestock production is the number one agricultural source of greenhouse gases worldwide. Research shows that livestock feed greatly contributes to greenhouse gases from meat, milk, and eggs, making up more than 70% of the total emissions. The information available to Jefo from a previous project with the same team shows that their feed additives can […]

The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) is a national not-for-profit organization that funds long-term research projects in the barley sector. The CBRC was awarded $10.2 million to direct towards barley research between 2018 and 2023. This research project will examine the benefits of this research funding to the barley sector in Canada. The project will […]

This research project aims to address the existing knowledge gap regarding the effectiveness of drone-based reforestation compared to natural forest regeneration in post-wildfire areas. This study seeks to provide valuable insights into its benefits, limitations, and potential for large-scale reforestation efforts. The research outcomes will contribute to the scientific understanding of drone-based reforestation, guide reforestation […]

Nanoparticles are objects on the scale of billionths of a meter, and their small size gives them properties that are scientifically interesting and commercially important. Vive Crop Protection has commercialized a technology in which they use a nanoparticle-enabled approach to enhance the delivery of agricultural pesticides. This project is about controlling the process of clumping […]

Le modèle d’affaires actuel des fermes collectives au Québec ne leur permet pas de dégager des marges de profit suffisantes pour rivaliser avec les grands joueurs de l’agro-industrie, ce qui mène la plupart du temps à des difficultés importantes en matière de rentabilité et de prévisibilité du financement pour ce type d’organisation. Ce projet vise […]

Ce projet vise à améliorer notre compréhension des interactions océan-atmosphère dans le golfe et l’estuaire du Saint-Laurent, afin de mieux comprendre, représenter, simuler et s’adapter aux conditions changeantes de l’atmosphère et des océans influençant le climat québécois. Une grande partie du climat du Québec est fortement affectée par les océans qui l’entourent, rendant essentielle la […]

Pathogenic biofilms are a major food safety challenge. They are difficult to detect and very difficult to control after they form as biofilms protect bacteria from sanitizers, heat and other stressors that might otherwise be used to control the bacteria. As well, trying to remove the biofilm may break off chunks of biofilm which can […]

The timber-harvesting and processing industries anticipate that the use of robotics and AI technologies will increase productivity, safety and job satisfaction of machine operators to help address the shrinking labor force. We have engaged with our partner, FPInnovations, on research to increase the autonomy of log-loading machines with the goal to demonstrate the technology on […]