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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

New name, new mission for Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research

July 26, 2022 — 
World class research facility collaborates with the agri-food industry to advance food quality and human nutrition

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Distinguished professor and vice-president (research and international) Digvir Jayas.

Research and International

Digvir Jayas to be inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame

July 25, 2022 — 
Dr. Jayas will be recognized for his outstanding contributions to the agricultural sector

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UM food scientist Feliz Koksel

Manitoba Co-operator: Playing with food never gets old

July 13, 2022 — 
UM researcher specializing in plant proteins has won an award for emerging researchers

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Rendering of Prairie Crops and Soils Research Facility.

Donor Relations

New prairie crops and soils research facility set to shape the global agri-food sector

July 5, 2022 — 
New UM research facility will not only change the landscape of agriculture but drive meaningful student experiences as well.

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Dr. Digvir S. Jayas.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Engineers Canada Award Gold Medal to Dr. Digvir Jayas, O.C., P.Eng.

June 21, 2022 — 
Digvir S. Jayas, O.C., D.Sc., P.Eng., was awarded the Gold Medal Award at the Engineers Canada ceremony in Toronto. The Gold Medal is the highest honour given by Engineers Canada.

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Entmology MSc student Crystal Almdal stands on a forest path.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Q&A with Entomology grad student Crystal Almdal

June 20, 2022 — 
Her work on integrative pest management strategies may lead to more sustainable agriculture systems.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Meet the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2022

June 8, 2022 — 
Five graduates of the Faculty share their stories

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A group of graduates waiting to enter Convocation ceremony.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Celebrating Agricultural and Food Sciences grads at Spring Convocation 2022

June 8, 2022 — 
The Class of 2022 was able to join together for an in-person ceremony on June 9 after more than two years of virtual learning

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Crop research capacity enhanced with equipment funding

June 8, 2022 — 
Western Grains Research Foundation will provide $2.8 million to help purchase field and analytical equipment

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Shopping cart with food products

Free Press: Inflation spurs need for food-costing data

June 8, 2022 — 
Op-ed written by professor Joyce Slater

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