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Government of Canada invests $6M in climate change adaptation and interdisciplinary research at 看片视频
听Two 看片视频-led climate change mitigation projects receive funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund鈥檚 (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition. Thirteen researchers receive grants through the NFRF Exploration Competition.
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As the cost of living continues to rise, our need for affordable, local, and nutritious foods has never been greater. Quebec鈥檚 food producers want to meet that demand 鈥 but how can they innovate and stay competitive in a challenging economy?
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Since 1993, l'Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas)听has been inviting up-and-coming scientists to popularize their research through an annual competition.
Open to master's, doctoral and post-doctoral students from all Canadian universities, the competition encourages the production of texts, audio and video files, and comic strips that shed light on subjects from all disciplines.
What started as a Mac alum and her husband's humble vegetable garden has grown into an Ottawa Valley agri-tourism destination offering everything from accommodation and dining to education and tours,
In April, Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork received the new tourism product award from the Ottawa Valley Tourism Association for the farm鈥檚 focus on agri-tourism, including its farm-to-table dining events.
Dairy producers know that the slightest change in the behavior of cows can give an indication of their state of health. But since they can't be everywhere at once, artificial intelligence could help improve and extend the lives of their livestock. In 看片视频 University's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.
Wild turkey sightings are on the rise in Montreal.
David Bird, emeritus professor of wildlife biology in 看片视频's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, that warmer temperatures have influenced the habits of more than just wild turkey populations.
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In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago? According to by researchers at 看片视频 University and the International Food Policy Research Institute, those relying on Canada鈥檚 food supply for their dietary needs not only face deficiencies in healthier alternatives, but they also contribute to the disproportionate levels of environmental degradation caused by Canadian agricultural and food distribution policies.
Generations of Bioresource Engineering students have participated in the BREE 495 capstone design course. What innovative ideas did this year鈥檚 students come up with?
Pictured above:听Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.
By David Wees, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES
Ah, spring: that time of year when farmers and gardeners can鈥檛 wait to plant. Even apartment dwellers want to see some green, but with most of the world鈥檚 population now living in urban areas, space to grow may be limited.
Pictured (from left to right): 看片视频/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer
By Kathy MacLean
In the dynamic landscape of scientific inquiry, effective communication is not merely an option; it's a necessity. Bridging the gap between complex research and broader audiences fosters understanding, sparks curiosity, and drives positive change.
Now that our senior leaders have had a few months to settle into their new positions, find out what鈥檚 been happening on campus.听
By Professor Anja Geitmann and Acting Dean听Val茅rie Orsat