Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Research and International
Growing a better future: UM Natural Systems Farming research is feeding the world
August 15, 2025 —
For over 30 years, Dr. Martin Entz has been at the forefront of sustainable farming research.
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Manitoba Co-operator: Is canola on the path to withstand verticillium?
August 15, 2025 —
Seed companies are starting to tout canola with some verticillium stripe tolerance; meanwhile, researchers have a line on a genetic trait that might physically block infection
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The Free Press: Protein power
August 14, 2025 —
Nutrition experts get to the meat of latest grocery store trend
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CityNews: New trade dispute impacts Manitoba’s agriculture as China imposes duties on Canadian canola
August 13, 2025 —
A new trade dispute is hitting Manitoba’s agriculture sector, as China moves to slap steep tariffs on Canadian canola, a crop the province exports around the world.
Media Release: University of Manitoba welcomes Linda Schott as Potato Sustainability Chair
August 5, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) has appointed Dr. Linda Schott as the inaugural UM Research Chair in Potato Sustainability, a transformative initiative aimed at educating students and advancing innovation and sustainability in Manitoba’s thriving potato industry.
Garden heroes, small and mighty
July 29, 2025 —
When it comes to gardening, biodiversity and pest control, sometimes it’s best to do less! These intrepid insects benefit your soil and keep your garden healthy.
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Manitoba Co-operator: AI made me eat it
July 23, 2025 —
AI made me eat it
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Don Flaten named recipient of the 2025 Les Henry Award
July 17, 2025 —
Dr. Don Flaten, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba, has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award.
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Manitoba Co-operator: Precision 4R cuts farm greenhouse gas emissions
July 14, 2025 —
Lower areas in your field tend to emit more greenhouse gas, research shows that precision 4R nutrient stewardship practices can help mute the trend
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Support staff recognized for contributions to Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
July 11, 2025 —
Each year the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences calls for nominations of a support staff member or team who have made outstanding contributions in support of the teaching, research, service and outreach goals of the Faculty.