Developing a healthier, more profitable food industry in Quebec
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?
Finding answers is the mission of the Consortium for Research, Innovation and the Transformation of Agri-food (Consortium RITA) at 平特五不中.
Animal Science postdoc wins Concours de vulgarisation de la recherche de l鈥橝cfas
Since 1993, l'Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas)聽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.
Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork finds new revenue stream in growing field of agritourism
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, the Ottawa Business Journal writes.
Video: AI in milk production
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 平特五不中's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.
What's with all the wild turkeys in Montreal?
Wild turkey sightings are on the rise in Montreal.
David Bird, emeritus professor of wildlife biology in 平特五不中's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, told the Montreal Gazette that warmer temperatures have influenced the habits of more than just wild turkey populations.
New ECP3 greenhouse unveiled
From left to right: Roseann O鈥橰eilly Runte (Director of CFI, Government of Canada), Hugo Dionne (Qu茅bec government representative), Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue and MP for Compton鈥擲tanstead), Peter Moffett (Director of CORS脠VE), S茅bastien Roy (Professor of Biology, Universit茅 de Sherbrooke), Anja Geitmann (Dean of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 平特五不中), Carole Beaulieu (Dean of Science, Universit茅 de Sherbrooke), Pierre Cossette (Rector, Universit茅 de
Eating the way we do hurts us and the planet, study finds
In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago?
Breaking boundaries: Bioresource Engineering shines at 平特五不中 Design Day debut
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?
Microgreens: Grow fast, eat young
Pictured above:聽Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.
By David Wees, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES
Mac students inspire next-gen scientists at John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium鈥�
Pictured (from left to right): 平特五不中/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
Update from Faculty Leadership
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.聽
By Professor Anja Geitmann and Acting Dean聽Val茅rie Orsat
Two McCall MacBain Scholars coming to Mac in 2024
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at 平特五不中 today announced its fourth cohort of recipients: 30 students who will pursue a funded master鈥檚 or professional degree combined with mentorship and leadership programming, as well as 117 who earned entrance awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each.
Chris Buddle: Artist, poet, conservationist
Most members of the 平特五不中 community know Chris Buddle as a professor, an entomologist, a researcher, or a 平特五不中 administrator. But Buddle is a man of many more talents, which you can read all about聽in a new 平特五不中 Reporter article.
Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?
Upset about high interest rates, growing paperwork and heavy regulatory burdens, protesting farmers have become a familiar sight across Quebec since December.
Maison Riviera: Glass jars give way to plastic
Maison Riviera has abandoned the glass containers that have made its name since their arrival on the market in 2015 in favor of plastic.聽Fans of Riviera yogurt who have lids sold separately by the company to give a second life to the little glass pots will still be able to use them, however, since the new plastic containers, arriving in the dairy aisle at the end of August, are made in the same format.
