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Support staff winners 2024

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Support staff awards presented in Agricultural and Food Sciences

July 11, 2024 — 
Each year the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences calls for nominations of a support staff member or team who have made outstanding contributions in support of the teaching, research, service and outreach goals of the Faculty.

Collage of RBC winners 2024

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Meet the RBC Scholars

July 9, 2024 — 
Learn more about the students working with Faculty researchers on low-emission agriculture and food systems research.

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Signatories of Memorandum of Understanding pose together for a photo at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University of Fez.

Research and International News

UM grows partnerships for sustainable agriculture in Africa

July 8, 2024 — 
UM has signed four new partnership agreements with institutions across the North African nation of Morocco.

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Dr. Mark Belmonte, Biological Sciences

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Western Producer: Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears

July 3, 2024 — 
Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears

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Research and International News

UM-led research paves way for climate adaptive food systems for Indigenous and marginalized groups

June 21, 2024 — 
A diverse team of researchers spanning six continents and more than ten countries has received funding from the Government of Canada to improve access to culturally significant foods for disadvantaged communities around the world.

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Dr Michael Eskin

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

UM food chemist selected for Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame

June 19, 2024 — 
Dr. Michael Eskin, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba, will be inducted this November.

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Man with short brown hair, grey short beard, big smile and a dark blue collared shirt.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Winnipeg Free Press: Filling farm fertilizer footprint

June 18, 2024 — 
Filling farm fertilizer footprint

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The smart farm uses LED lights and controls moisture and carbon dioxide to raise different plants all year round. (photo by Glen Ross)

Research and International News

UM Research to improve nutrition in Northern Manitoba receives new federal support

June 14, 2024 — 
More than $4.4 million in project funding was announced today in support of 120 UM research proposals through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

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Dr. Timi Ojo

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

CBC News: Dr. Timi Ojo, Top 10 Future 40 under 40 Finalist

June 11, 2024 — 
Dr. Timi Ojo was named one of CBC Manitoba's Top 10 Future 40 under 40 — a group of Manitobans giving back to make the province better for future generations.

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UofM Diploma Graduation 2024

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Agricultural and Food Sciences grads celebrate at Spring Convocation 2024

June 6, 2024 — 
The Class of 2024 includes Diploma in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science, MSc/MEng and PhD graduates.

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