Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Research and International
Twelve UM researchers receive Insight Development Grants
March 13, 2024 —
Twelve new UM research projects seeking to build knowledge and understanding about people and societies have received federal funding.
Nitrogen Innovation Center receives NSERC funding to advance sustainability research
March 13, 2024 —
An international research project has secured funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance Grant program to establish the Global Nitrogen Center for Clean Energy and the Environment (NICCEE), an information hub to monitor the lifecycle and effects of nitrogen to improve agriculture-food-energy systems around the world.
Research and International
UM researchers receive more than $1 million in new project funding
March 13, 2024 —
On Wednesday March 13, the federal government announced the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) recipients of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for fall 2022 and spring 2023.
Research and International
UM led research to advance agricultural innovation receives federal funding
March 13, 2024 —
UM researchers seek to address herbicide resistance in weeds that affect crop plant growth.
UM launches program to ignite research excellence and innovation
March 11, 2024 —
UM has launched a new program to support groundbreaking, high-risk, high-reward research that will help solve complex challenges at home and around the world.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New annual lecture explores soil health and sustainability
March 6, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba's Department of Soil Science and Manitoba Habitat Conservancy (MHC) are pleased to present the inaugural Ted Poyser Lecture in Soil Health, featuring Dr. Melissa Arcand from the University of Saskatchewan.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Canola Digest: Stronger canola plastics, enhanced canola fibre and more
March 5, 2024 —
Canola Digest: Stronger canola plastics, enhanced canola fibre and more
Research and International
SET Day welcomes 188 students from record-breaking 35 schools to UM research labs
February 26, 2024 —
On Wednesday February 21, 188 Manitoba high school students visited UM for Science Engineering and Technology (SET) Day.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Agricultural and Food Sciences Endowment Fund call for proposals now open
February 26, 2024 —
The Endowment Fund Committee of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is once again seeking proposals from students, alumni, academics and support staff of the Faculty for special projects requiring funding.
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The Western Producer: More ag investment urged
February 23, 2024 —
The Western Producer: More ag investment urged