Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Research and International News
Why ‘Wine Mom’ culture deserves a closer look
July 9, 2025 —
A new study from UM researcher Dr. Natalie Riediger is exploring cultural meaning behind alcohol use.
July 9, 2025 —
A new study from UM researcher Dr. Natalie Riediger is exploring cultural meaning behind alcohol use.
Research and International News
New research aims to improve quality of Lake Winnipeg
July 4, 2025 —
A new research project is set to provide solutions to improve Lake Winnipeg’s water quality. Led by UM’s Dr. David Lobb, Professor in the Department of Soil Science, this project will investigate a critical missing piece in the decades-long effort to reduce harmful nutrient pollution by fingerprinting the sources of airborne phosphorus that affect water quality of the lake.
July 4, 2025 —
A new research project is set to provide solutions to improve Lake Winnipeg’s water quality. Led by UM’s Dr. David Lobb, Professor in the Department of Soil Science, this project will investigate a critical missing piece in the decades-long effort to reduce harmful nutrient pollution by fingerprinting the sources of airborne phosphorus that affect water quality of the lake.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Media Release: University of Manitoba appoints Dr. Filiz Koksel as Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein
July 3, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to welcome Dr. Filiz Koksel as the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein, a role that continues to advance sustainable agri-food innovation and leadership in plant and animal protein research and innovation.
July 3, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to welcome Dr. Filiz Koksel as the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein, a role that continues to advance sustainable agri-food innovation and leadership in plant and animal protein research and innovation.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Manitoba Co-operator: New Manitoba beef research chair to have financial focus
July 2, 2025 —
Focus on economical sustainability will bring value to beef industry.
July 2, 2025 —
Focus on economical sustainability will bring value to beef industry.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
University of Manitoba honours agricultural leaders with 2025 Certificate of Merit
June 19, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences proudly celebrated the 45th anniversary of its Certificate of Merit by recognizing three outstanding alumni for their exceptional contributions to Manitoba’s agricultural sector and rural communities.
June 19, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences proudly celebrated the 45th anniversary of its Certificate of Merit by recognizing three outstanding alumni for their exceptional contributions to Manitoba’s agricultural sector and rural communities.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Top Crop Manager: Cover crops for flea beetle management
June 13, 2025 —
Researchers at the University of Manitoba are evaluating promising cover crop treatments for flea beetle control in canola.
June 13, 2025 —
Researchers at the University of Manitoba are evaluating promising cover crop treatments for flea beetle control in canola.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
CBC Manitoba: Manitoba tops up research funding following pleas from scientists
June 12, 2025 —
Research Manitoba allocation now $19M a year, up $5M from provincial budget
June 12, 2025 —
Research Manitoba allocation now $19M a year, up $5M from provincial budget
Research and International News
Indoor farming helps community members bring healthy food to northern Manitoba
June 11, 2025 —
Healthy food is hard to come by in northern Manitoba. Food shipped from the south is prohibitively expensive and is often stale, and the climate and soil in the region don’t support much traditional outdoor farming.
June 11, 2025 —
Healthy food is hard to come by in northern Manitoba. Food shipped from the south is prohibitively expensive and is often stale, and the climate and soil in the region don’t support much traditional outdoor farming.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
2025 RBC Scholars explore sustainable agriculture
June 11, 2025 —
The RBC Scholars in Sustainable Agriculture program has been made possible by a generous gift by RBC. Undergraduate and graduate students are working with Faculty researchers on low-emission agriculture and food systems research.
June 11, 2025 —
The RBC Scholars in Sustainable Agriculture program has been made possible by a generous gift by RBC. Undergraduate and graduate students are working with Faculty researchers on low-emission agriculture and food systems research.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Volunteers needed for survey assessing attitude towards dietary protein
June 9, 2025 —
We are looking for participants 18 years and older to take part in a survey assessing their attitude towards dietary protein.
June 9, 2025 —
We are looking for participants 18 years and older to take part in a survey assessing their attitude towards dietary protein.