Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Research and International
Eight UM researchers featured on global highly cited list
December 9, 2024 —
Eight UM researchers have been selected for their exceptional research performance and impact as demonstrated by multiple highly cited papers in 2024.
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Thought compostable PLA plastics was the solution to sustainability? Think again!
December 9, 2024 —
Although sustainability seems to be the new trend, plastic pollution still remains a great threat to the environment and human health. Turns out those compostable coffee cups and food containers are rarely degraded even in standard composting conditions. The UM Prairie iGEM team strives to solve this problem and received the gold medal for the best new basic part award in the 2024 Grand Jamboree - the world expo of synthetic biology!
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Top Crop Manager: Taller soybeans for a low-stress harvest
December 5, 2024 —
Mitigating the risks of rock damage while combining soybeans.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Co-op Student Profile: Building skills and networks for a successful career in the agri-food sector
December 3, 2024 —
Akshai Arulmani Sukaraj is a 4th year Food Science student in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Currently on his second co-op work term, working for both Exchange Group and the Canadian Grain Commission
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Funding for food ingredient research and development available
December 1, 2024 —
Are you a Canadian small-to-medium size enterprise looking for financial support to assist your food ingredient R&D program?
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Cattle Country: University of Manitoba and industry partners are promoting the provinces beef production to the public
December 1, 2024 —
University of Manitoba’s (UM) Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS) staff, graduate students and industry partners are working together to promote agriculture production in Manitoba through a series of public events.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Beef Cattle Research Council: Celebrating 10 Years of the BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program
November 29, 2024 —
This year the Beef Cattle Research Council celebrates a decade of its Beef Researcher Mentorship Program, which has connected more than 40 mentees with countless beef producer and industry mentors to bridge the gap between science and industry.
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Nominate a community leader for Certificate of Merit 2025
November 25, 2024 —
The Certificate of Merit is presented by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the School of Agriculture in recognition of leadership with agricultural organizations and outstanding service to the community at large.
Celebrating biosystems engineering alumni
November 19, 2024 —
These awards are intended to help us celebrate achievements made by people who have graduated from our programs.
Rising to new heights
November 19, 2024 —
Nine UM subjects now place among the top 10 in Canada in their respective fields, three in top five: ShanghaiRanking