Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
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The Globe and Mail: Canadians with celiac disease want Ottawa to help lower grocery prices
January 7, 2026 —
Natalie Riediger, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba, researches food equity. She said gluten-free food is more expensive because of the type of flour used.
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Three Agricultural and Food Sciences profs recognized with emeriti title
December 19, 2025 —
Three retired faculty members were named professors emeriti in 2025 for their distinguished service to the University of Manitoba: Dr. Harold Aukema, Dr. Ying Chen and Dr. Qiang Zhang.
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CTV: Here’s why salmonella-contaminated pistachios continue to plague Canadians
December 8, 2025 —
Dr. Claudia Narvaez-Bravo, professor in the department of food and human nutritional sciences at the University of Manitoba, says a standard oven at home is not reliable to kill the bacteria, especially if the nuts are clustered together, unevenly heated, or contain bacteria hidden inside microscopic cracks.
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2026 Certificate of Merit call for nominations open
December 4, 2025 —
This annual award recognizes leadership with agriculture, agri-food and community organizations and outstanding service to the public at large.
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Manitoba Co-operator: How much nitrogen can farmers really cut?
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
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Scientists map full oat genome, revealing new insights into sustainable agriculture
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.=
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CTV Your Morning: Peer support program for those with type 1 diabetes
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.
Engineering excellence: Alumni making an impact
November 18, 2025 —
Three Biosystems Engineering graduates celebrated for influence on their profession
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Toronto Star: With regenerative potato production practices, soil knows its place
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.
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Toronto Star: Soil is their baby. How farmers use regenerating practices to protect their crops and mimic nature
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