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Meet the people behind the science

 
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Hear from Michelle Wall, a technical researcher

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We’re always trying our best to think: what is the problem now, what is working now, and how can we make that better? 

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How does she help farmers?

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We’re doing more with less land. For farmers, this means making sure they get the most out of their fields as possible.

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How Michelle envisions the future of agriculture

 

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Hear from steven huszczynski, a senior microbiologist

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Our work helps growers combat pests sustainably and efficiently, which helps put more food on our tables.

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How is steven helping farmers and consumers?

 

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It’s great to work on practical problems. In the back of my head, I’m thinking that this could be in a grower’s hands, helping them be more productive and sustainable.

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What Steven wishes people knew about his work

 

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Hear from Melissa de roo, a greenhouse breeding technician

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My work helps farmers overcome environmental, pest, and disease challenges they face in the field. 

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The challenges of agriculture, and how Melissa helps

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In the next five to 10 years, through plant innovation, we’ll continue to help farmers grow healthy crops.

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What melissa sees as the future of plant breeding

 

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Hear from Shirley otukpa-adewoyin, a plant transformation & regeneration specialist

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We’re entering an era where we are able to solve problems with a level of precision that was impossible just a few years ago.

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What excites Shirley about the future?

 

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We create food that people trust, that reduces waste, and helps make choices easier for families.

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How does she help farmers?

 

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Hear from Kevin Falk, A field modernization scientist

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Farmers are facing new weeds they didn’t have 10 years ago, new diseases they didn’t have 5 years ago. We develop new tools and innovations to help farmers address these challenges.

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What do Canadians not know about farming?

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We have to continue innovating and building to develop new products and varieties that help our crops survive the harsh environments we have.

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What excites Kevin about the work he does?

 

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