Lacombe Research Centre Scientist Speaks on Organic

"Organic farming is a viable alternative for some, but isn’t an option for everyone.

“If everyone was into organic farming there wouldn’t be a market for it,” said Dr. Neil Harker, research scientist at Lacombe Research Centre.

“I don’t think it is for most, just because we are not ready. It doesn’t produce enough food. It has lots of agronomic risks.

But on the flip side, Harker says it can be profitable.
“For those who are willing to get into less economic risk, you have assured prices,” said Harker who will be giving a presentation on organic farming at the Going Organic Conference in Camrose March 4 to 5.

The Lacombe Research Centre has been doing research on how to reduce reliance on herbicides by growing more competitive crops, which compete better with weeds."

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