Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive

December 4, 2025 — 
This annual award recognizes leadership with agriculture, agri-food and community organizations and outstanding service to the public at large.

December 3, 2025 — 
Canada seems to have entered a new paradigm of energy consciousness.

November 26, 2025 — 
Manitoba fertilizer trials search for the the sweet spot where farmers can cut nitrogen rates, with a nitrification inhibitor, without harm to yield

November 20, 2025 — 
Oats are an essential part of a balanced diet thanks to their high fibre content and ability to help lower bad cholesterol and improve cardiac health. Now, UM researchers have contributed to a scientific breakthrough that could change how the crop is bred for the future.=

November 20, 2025 — 
Temperature matters when it comes to insect management.

November 19, 2025 — 
Dr. Dylan MacKay, Assistant Professor, department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences discusses Diabetes Month and a new peer support program for adults living with type 1 diabetes.

November 18, 2025 — 
Three Biosystems Engineering graduates celebrated for influence on their profession

November 18, 2025 — 
On November 5, the University of Manitoba hosted its annual Emeriti event at the SmartPark Innovation Hub, recognizing members of our community who have been awarded the title of Emeritus or Emerita.

November 14, 2025 — 
Linda Schott, chair of potato sustainability and a professor at the University of Manitoba, believes producers and indeed the whole potato sector is making progress on regenerative agriculture.

November 14, 2025 — 
Like many farmers, Mowbray works with agricultural experts, advisors — and in his case, university researchers — to deal with such production challenges and unlock opportunities