Areas of Focus
• Collaborate on applied research and demonstration projects to validate/determine practical integrated insect management solutions
• Monitor for and implement strategies for new invasive species
• Co-developer of the Aphid Advisor App
• Co-author of Publication 812, Field Crop Protection Guide
Retired Forage Specialist
Areas of Focus
• Weed management systems for field crops
• Editor of Guide to Weed Control Publication 75
Canola and Edible Bean Specialist
Forage and Grazing Specialist
Former Canola and Edible Bean Specialist (retired)
Areas of Focus
• Soybean production techniques including variety, tillage, disease and fertility management
• Collaborate on applied research and demonstration projects to improve soybean production in Ontario
Areas of Focus
• Manure management for field crops
• Tools for Nutrient Management Planning (i.e. NMAN2)
• Best management practices for, and principals of nutrient/manure management
• Editor of Publication 811, Agronomy Guide for Field Crops
Soil Management Specialist - Field Crops
Former OMAFRA Cereals Specialist
Areas of Focus
• Pathology for field crops, including emerging issues, control strategies and new technologies in pathology
• Collaborate on applied research and demonstration projects to validate/determine practical disease management solutions
• Editor of CropPest Ontario newsletter, providing pest management information and alerts
Areas of Focus
• Co-ordinate applied research projects addressing field crop production or related issues
• Funding sources, project design and analysis, tracking, reporting and communications of research and field trial results
Former Cropping Systems Specialist (now retired)
Former Soil Management Specialist (now retired)
Engineering Specialist, Crop Systems and Environment - OMAFRA
Former Integrated Pest Management Specialist (retired)
- Land Resource Specialist (Environmental Management Branch)
- background in applying Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing for agricultural applications
- enjoys collaboration with Agriculture Development Branch colleagues on many different aspects of precision agriculture and soil resource management work
Area of Focus
• Grazing management practices to improve productivity and economic sustainability
• Best management practices for environmentally sustainable livestock grazing
Application Technology Specialist - OMAFRA
Former OMAFRA Soil Fertility Specialist (retired)
Dr. Eric Page is a Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at the Harrow Research and Development Center. His expertise is in weed ecology and crop physiology.
Research Assistant in Canola & Edible Beans;
Bachelor's degree in Biology - Wilfrid Laurier University
Research Assistant in Corn Agronomy OMAFRA; Fourth Year Crop Science Student - University of Guelph
