Video: Advancements in Agricultural Research - Dr. Bill Biligetu (2026)
Deep roots, seeds of success: A century of forage genetic innovation in Western Canada
Presentation by Dr. Bill Biligetu (PhD), Associate Professor and Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program (SRP) Chair in Forage Crop Breeding, Department of Plant Sciences
This talk provides an overview of 100 years of perennial forage breeding in Western Canada and its significance for livestock and forage systems. It will also discuss key challenges and outline emerging opportunities for innovation in the era of advanced technologies.