Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund Ltd.
Innovative Investment In Alberta’s Agriculture & Food Industries
ACIDF is an independent, not-for-profit company operating under the direction
of the crop industry. We fund and support selected crop related industry development
activities, which include market development, research, and extension.
This website is your primary source of information on our company, policies and programs. It also contains reference documents, application information, and reports of interest to potential applicants.
Contact information is included for ACIDF staff, board members, and for Funding Consortium
Members.
Navigation: The pull-down menus in the upper left corner of each sheet
allows quick, direct movement through the website. Information on the Agriculture Funding Consortium is available from the pull-down menu above.
Interim Report Form Available
Click on this link Interim Report
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THE AUTOMATION AND PRODUCTIVITY PILOT INITIATIVE
The Automation and Productivity Pilot Initiative will improve the efficiency and productivity of crop related value added processors within Alberta. Partnering with a similar program from the Alberta Livestock Industry Development Fund Ltd, and building upon their past automation initiative, this will focus on process improvments to improve production per unit of labor and to reduce costs.
Interested. Look in the APPLICATION pull down menu above for more information.
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ACIDF FEED GRAIN Triticale Issue #8
Momentum Builds for Tirticale
Genetics key to new-generation triticale
Triticale is a cereal cross between wheat and rye. Over the last four decades it’s value was primarily for feed to animals. It’s distance from the human food chain makes it an ideal candidate for the new biorefining applications.
To read more about Triticale then click this link Feed Grain Research Update 2009 issue 8.
This is the final update for this feed grain series.
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RECOGNIZATION FOR PROVINCIAL APICULTURIST
The Alberta Beekeepers have recognized Provincial Apiculturist Dr. Medhat Nasrfor his dilligent work.
Like many researchers, he has a passion for agriculture and wants to move the industry forward.
ACIDF extends our congratulations to Dr. Nasr and look forward to continiung our research partnership with him. The article was written and submitted by Shirzad Chunara
It's all in the library section Dr. Medhat Naser honored
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NEUTRALIZING THE ASH LEAF CONE ROLLER
Whether it's the chemicals the ash leaf cone roller uses
to attract a mate, or the distressed chemical signals an
infested ash tree sends out to attract the cone roller's
wasp enemy, Dr. Evenden's research is on track to
create a cone roller specific pest management method
that minimizes environmental damage.
It's all in the library section Cone Roller
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A FRESH LOOK AT ALBERTA BARLEY AND OAT PROTEINS
“We have sustainable, high quality resources here. If we can extract
protein and show its competitive advantage, we'll have the price
advantage. Protein prices are up. Cereal prices are relatively low if
you compare it to soy. So far we have some very interesting results
that show barley protein is very good for emulsifying, foaming and
microencapsulation forming and is better than other proteins.”
Discover the talents of Dr. Chen latest research. For more information visit our library section Dr. Chen
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EMERGING ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR CROP-BASED AGRICULTURE
Crop-based agriculture in Canada faces a number of challenges that investment in technology can help overcome. These challenges can be portioned into five major areas: improving crop productivity; producing safe and healthy food; meeting renewable energy needs; growing feedstock for industrial bioproducts, and ensuring cropping systems are environmentally sustainable. These
challenges impact the industry through a combination of market and regulatory pressures, societal trends, and in some cases the application of technology itself. Click on this link |
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FUND 2001 SUMMATION REPORT 1999 THROUGH 2008
ACIDF MAKES HISTORY
This book outlines the reasons for continued optimism about ACIDF's early success – and why that success spells good news for the
increased competitiveness of the Alberta crop industry.
It is dedicated to the people of Alberta, the real beneficiaries of investments by the Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund Ltd.
The government's contribution of $11.4 million towards an industry-driven initiative to increase the competitiveness of Alberta farmers
was unprecedented. An independent review of where that money was spent shows it was also very smart: The establishment of ACIDF marked
the first time crop industry insiders – from producers to commodity groups, processors and scientists – were asked to work so closely
together to decide where research dollars available to their industry should be spent.
And the results of that approach are overwhelmingly positive. But don't take our word for it!
According to a report by Dr. Ellen Goddard of the University of Alberta, the ACIDF Fund 2001 Portfolio
is “already generating positive
benefits for every dollar invested [and] the indirect outcomes of the research are comparable to those being achieved in other sectors
of the research community, [this is] especially impressive give the early stages of the research projects completion and can be
comfortably expected to increase over time” (2008, p. 34).
This book written by Joy Gregory is a summarize version taken from a report done by Dr. Ellen Goddard, U of A and her grad students.
To learn more then click this link Fund 2001 Summation Report 1999 Through 2008.
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THE NUMBER OF STRONG HONEYBEE COLONIES FOR AGRICULTURAL POLLINATION ARE DECREASING
The movement and transport of honey bees for commercial pollination puts colonies at risk. Parasites such as Varroa and tracheal mites, bacterial diseases like American foulbrood (AFB) and an assortment of other pests, pathogens and bee viruses all affect the well being of the colony. Integrated pest management tools, which include the use of chemical, cultural and even genetic methods, can help beekeepers manage their operations in a sustainable manner.
Want to find out more then click on this link Assessing the need for reopening of the Canadian border to imported honey bee packages from the US2008.
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Wondering What else ACIDF Is Looking To Fund This Year?
Look in the APPLICATION pull down menu above for the new Initiative Summary pages.
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ACIDF Fall Newsletter #22
Over the years ACIDF has invested in nearly 250 projects and now we are seeing some of the successes. The funding from ACIDF and others there buildscollaboration between the
research community and provinces working to prevent diseases like fusarium from moving from one province to another. This work also develops new varieties to prevent the fusarium
as it attacks the barley heads.
Getting information out into the hands of others has always been a challenge and a concern to ACIDF. ACIDF has helped cereal variety research to met the information age. To
the agriculture world, this enables producers to ulitize the discoveries of the people like Bill Legge.
ACIDF hasn’t forgotten the coming generation, nor those interested in the world of agriculture. Food production will alway be in demand. Working with computer wizards
ACIDF is helping science Alberta develop computer games to target on-line learning. These programs teach children the challenges of growing crops and shares the rewards of careers
in agriculture.
In a province that cares about the well being of workers, ACIDF was given money to invested in automation. How does automation affect employment? You will find the answer in the enclosed newsletter on page 5.
These are the topics in the fall newsletter.
Computer game targets on-line learning.
Barley improvement a cross-country effort.
New Equipment holds key to Export Markets.
New pulse crops hold promise.
It's all in the library section Fall newsletter #22
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Cereal Competitiveness Study
The road to Western Canadian competitiveness! The presentation summary of the background reference documents. Also posted and of interest are the overview and priorities. Click on this link |
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Annual Report #8 March 2009
This year the Annual report is in two sections and is found in the business report section business report.
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ACIDF GRAPHICS AVAILABLE FOR SIGNAGE AND REPORTS
The ACIDF logo is available in a wide range of sizes and formats in the new logo page.
