Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
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Soil health lecture explores links to crop yield and resiliency
February 28, 2025 —
The second Ted Poyser Lecture in Soil Health features Dr. Laura Van Eerd from the University of Guelph
Research and International
UM researchers developing glucose monitoring sensors made from egg white
February 24, 2025 —
UM researchers are developing a ground-breaking approach to diabetes management with the development of non-invasive glucose biosensors made from natural egg white. This innovation could provide an affordable and painless alternative to traditional glucose monitoring, improving accessibility for millions worldwide.
UM health researchers receive more than $9.6 million in federal funding
February 14, 2025 —
Health researchers at the University of Manitoba have been awarded more than $9.6 million in the latest round of project grant funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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Farm News: University of Manitoba hires first agronomist in residence for special crops
February 14, 2025 —
University of Manitoba hires first agronomist in residence for special crops
Til Degrees Do Us Part
February 13, 2025 —
It all started with a chance meeting at UM: one couple's story of a love that lasted 60 years.
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University of Manitoba hires first agronomist in residence for special crops
February 12, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba has hired Loveleen Kaur Dhillon as its agronomist in residence for special crops, a new, five-year position funded by Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA).
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Cattle Country: University of Manitoba researchers are developing innovative strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve sustainability in the Canadian beef and dairy sectors
February 1, 2025 —
Researchers have launched a groundbreaking initiative to address methane emissions from Canada’s cattle industry.
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Entrance scholarships support Agricultural and Food Sciences students
January 13, 2025 —
Thanks to the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences’ Centennial Entrance Scholarships, this year nine students from across Manitoba have been able to focus more on their studies and less on finances.
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Western Producer: Researchers measure emissions from the sky
January 7, 2025 —
Researchers measure emissions from the sky
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Volunteers needed for autonomous agricultural machine study
January 2, 2025 —
You are invited to participate in a study that will be carried out in a Lab. to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of the warning interface for a remotely supervised prototype autonomous agricultural machine. The study should take no longer than one hour to complete.