Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New academics bring diverse expertise to Faculty in 2023
December 1, 2023 —
Four new professors began with the Faculty in 2023.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Faculty researchers recognized for achievements in 2023
December 1, 2023 —
Several members of our academic community were recognized nationally and internationally this past year.
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Donor Relations
Martin Entz looks to change the future of farming as inaugural Jarislowsky Chair
November 30, 2023 —
The Jarislowsky Chair in Natural Systems Agriculture for Climate Solutions will lead a research program that will blend modern agricultural technology and natural processes
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Doors open on new facility at Carman research farm
November 23, 2023 —
The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences celebrated the grand opening of a new facility at the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm in Carman, MB last week.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Manitoba Co-operator: Canola sector gets research funds boost
November 23, 2023 —
The federal government and canola sector team up for another five-year research cluster
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Alumni achievements celebrated by Department of Biosystems Engineering
November 15, 2023 —
The Alumni of Influence Awards recognize achievements made by alumni of the Department of Biosystems Engineering.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: Canola industry gets $9-M boost Federal agriculture minister announces funding for important Canadian crop
November 15, 2023 —
Canola industry gets $9-M boost Federal agriculture minister announces funding for important Canadian crop
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Donor Relations
RBC’s commitment to a sustainable future inspires transformational gift
November 15, 2023 —
RBC's transformational gift of $1.5 million will activate innovative research in low-emission agricultural practices
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Remembering Dr. Vivan Bruce
November 13, 2023 —
Dr. Vivian May Bruce, retired professor in the former Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, passed away on October 12, 2023.
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UM subjects rank among Canada’s and world’s top universities
November 6, 2023 —
Influential annual list by ShanghaiRanking rates five UM subjects in Canada’s top 10, one in top five