Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Twenty UM researchers receive JELF funding
August 26, 2020 —
Twenty UM researchers have been awarded support for their work this week through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).
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Plant scientist wins national pathology award
August 24, 2020 —
Dr. Dilantha Fernando’s research has made a tremendous impact on Canadian agriculture.
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Beirut blast caused by fertilizer compound once common in Canada
August 13, 2020 —
Ammonium nitrate, the chemical compound that exploded, killing and maiming many in Beirut recently, was once commonly used in Canada as a versatile fertilizer, says Dr. Mario Tenuta
UM team and partners are selected as finalist for Food System Vision Prize
August 10, 2020 —
UM experts bolstered a project that will help to decolonize food systems, and it was selected as a Top 10 Finalist for the Food System Vision Prize.
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AG e-news July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020 —
News and events from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
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Graduate scholarships will support cropping systems research
July 30, 2020 —
Western Grains Research Foundation invests in the training of highly qualified research professionals
CBC: Lack of bees poses big problems
July 30, 2020 —
Crop yields found to be suffering in wake of decreasing bee populations, UM researcher and others report
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KAP Farmers’ Voice: A new crop of farmers
July 28, 2020 —
The first graduates of the redesigned Diploma in Agriculture program enter the workforce prepared for change.
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Retired dean recognized by UM for distinguished service
July 26, 2020 —
Dr. Karin Wittenberg appointed as Dean Emerita of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
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Biosystems engineer recognized for “groundbreaking” dissertation
July 24, 2020 —
Dr. Bob Zeng was named the recipient in the applied sciences category





