Sustainable Production Systems Projects

Do winter-hardy cover crops improve field trafficability?

Lead Applicant: Joshua Nasielski

Research Priority: Sustainable Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - New Liskeard

Research Summary: Determining economic and agronomic effects of cover crops on short-term crop planting and harvest.

 

Biodegradable and compostable bale wrap for Ontario agriculture

Lead Applicant: Manjusri Misra

Research Priority: Sustainable Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Developing biodegradable and compostable bale wraps as a substitution for petroleum-based non-biodegradable films.

 

Using behavioral economics to promote best management practices adoption: Experimental evidence on the effectiveness of nudges, framing, and messenger selection

Lead Applicant: Tongzhe Li

Research Priority: Sustainable Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Investigating primary drivers behind behaviour change in Ontario's agri-food sector to help overcome barriers to adoption of best management practices.

 

Evaluation of cannabis advanced odour management technologies

Lead Applicant: Edward McBean

Research Priority: Sustainable Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Evaluating management technologies for cannabis odours released during the plant growth cycle.