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Four agricultural champions from across Canada have been selected by the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame as its 2024 inductees. Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dr. Michael Eskin, Paul Larmer and Dr. Charles Vincent will be formally inducted on November 2 at a ceremony during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.

Published on: 26 Jun 2024

There aren’t many agronomists who have a piece of artwork that carries their name, but Â鶹AV Macdonald alum Louis Robert (BScAgr’82, MSc’86 – Agricultural Science and Plant Science) is one.

Published on: 26 Jun 2024

Please join us in congratulating Henry Alexander Cordoba Novoa, Ph.D. candidate in plant breeding and genetics at Â鶹AV's Macdonald Campus, on receiving the Roger Krueger Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Seed Science Foundation at the American Seed Trade Association Leadership Summit held in Nashville, TN on June 15–19, 2024. This award recognizes Henry's outstanding research, integrity, and professionalism and his passion for the future of agriculture and the seed industry.

Classified as: Valerio Hoyos-Villegas
Published on: 25 Jun 2024

On June 14, the Government of Canada announced $693.8 million in funding for discovery and applied research, including $94.5 million for the  to support 121 new and renewed chair holders at 39 postsecondary institutions across the country.

Classified as: Niladri Basu, Daiva Nielsen, Melissa McKinney, Canada Research Chairs
Published on: 25 Jun 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper mission will explore the characteristics of Jupiter’s moon Europa. Its data will help scientists assess if the icy body has the potential to host life.

A previous satellite mission indicated the likely existence of a salty global ocean beneath Europa's ice, potentially holding more water than all of Earth's surface.

Classified as: lyle whyte
Published on: 17 Jun 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across Canada and the world, and agriculture is no exception. Post-secondary institutions and innovative farms are rapidly working to apply AI to food system challenges from labour shortages to climate change.

Published on: 17 Jun 2024

Montreal will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to legislate and regulate on golf course pesticide use after a decision to ban most pesticides at golf courses across the city starting next year. Following a successful 2-year pilot project, the ban aims to encourage the use of low-toxicity alternatives to protect biodiversity and human health. Golf courses, which were previously exempt from certain pesticide restrictions, will face fines for non-compliance.

Classified as: david wees
Published on: 13 Jun 2024

"The Mac Campus community is one of inclusivity, kindness and open-mindedness. I have felt loved, encouraged and pushed to do better every day."

In this special series of Q&As, Â鶹AV’s 2024 valedictorians share their insights and perspectives as they reflect on their academic journeys and look back at the moments that defined their time at Â鶹AV, from navigating the challenges of entering Â鶹AV during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.

Classified as: Convocation Ceremonies
Published on: 12 Jun 2024

Are you having guests over for a barbecue at the end of the week? What will you put on the grill? Animal proteins, most likely. Even if we know the effects of red meat consumption on the environment and potentially on health, for many people it's inconceivable to go without.

Published on: 12 Jun 2024

By Myriam Laplante El Haïli, originally published in 

On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded Â鶹AV's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.

Classified as: Convocation Ceremonies
Published on: 12 Jun 2024

 A lack of scientists specialized in plant breeding could lead to ‘dire’ food security implications in Australia, and around the world, according to new research conducted across three continents. 

Plant breeding is a multidisciplinary science that underpins the global production of food, animal feed, fuel and fibre.  

Classified as: Valerio Hoyos-Villegas
Published on: 12 Jun 2024

Génome Québec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – secteur nature et technologies (FRQ), have announced the 15 research projects that have won major funding through the third round of the Genomics Integration Program – Agriculture and Biofood, Forestry and Environment, including two led by Â鶹AV researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The total investment, including public and private partners, represents nearly $3.6 million.

Classified as: Martina Stromvik, Jessica Head
Published on: 12 Jun 2024

Within its efforts to introduce and promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture in the educational sector, the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences (FNHS) and the Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) at Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) in Lebanon held an enriching workshop titled Food as Medicine. The informative event featured NDU President Father Bechara Khoury, FNHS Dean Dr. Jessy El Hayek, Major General Muhammad Al-Mustafa, President of the Food Safety Lebanese Commission Elie Awad, Representative of the Minister of Agriculture Dr.

Classified as: Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security, Patrick Cortbaoui
Published on: 11 Jun 2024

"Â鶹AV made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."

Classified as: Convocation
Published on: 6 Jun 2024

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