Spring 2026

Field to fork favourites

Celebrate the best of Canada’s bounty, from vibrant berries and hearty pulses to golden potatoes and fresh vegetables. Here we share recipes that are as delicious as they are inspiring, from crispy smashed potatoes, to flavourful, Indian-inspired Shepherd’s pie, to a bright dessert that is bursting with summer berry and lemon flavours.

Tyler Heppell: From potato fields to social media feeds

Through tractors, ugly potatoes, and honest storytelling, Tyler Heppell is turning farm life into a global conversation.

The buzz on blueberry pollination: Tracking Canada’s wild pollinators

A multi-province study is uncovering which wild bees are most effective at pollinating blueberries and what growers can plant to support them year-round.

Spilling the beans on AI: How BeanGPT is transforming crop breeding

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By acting as a digital research assistant, BeanGPT can scan decades of science and deliver clear, practical insights in seconds.

Strengthening cyber defenses: Protecting Canada’s farms in the digital age

Canada’s farms are embracing smart technology, but the same connectivity that powers modern agriculture is also attracting sophisticated cyber threats.

AI, automation, and the greenhouse of the future

From smart lighting to AI-guided nutrients, researchers are reimagining the greenhouse – and bringing the dream of year-round Canadian-grown fruits and vegetables closer to reality.