Lead Researcher (PI): Kui Liu

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $592,336

Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Grains, Prairie Oat Growers Association, Saskatchewan Oilseeds Development Commission, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2023

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

i) Develop a sustainability index which integrates cropping system indicators such as crop productivity, resource use efficiency, weeds, diseases, soil health, whole-farm economics, and environmental footprint.
ii) Assess and improve soil health through integrated crop management practices.