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Dr. John Cline is testing new technology that reduces fruit tree thinning labour costs
In an article in The Grower, Cline provided an update on his trials aimed at de-risking a spray thinning compound developed by Valent BioSciences.
Cline collected data from the Ontario Crops Research Centre in Simcoe, which is owned by the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario and managed by U of G through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, as well as commercial orchards in the Vineland area.
Ontario Agricultural College celebrates 150 years of advancing agriculture
Congratulations to U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College on a century and a half of innovation!
The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), one of the University of Guelph’s three founding colleges, first opened its doors in May 1874.
Ontario Agricultural College researchers are creating a more environmentally sustainable agriculture and food system
Alilance-funded research on low-methane dairy cow selection is profiled in this story from U of G's Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Read about work led by Dr. Christine Baes, done in part at the Ontario Dairy Research Centre, to reduce the emissions that are contributing 14 per cent of human-derived greenhouse gas emissions globally.
Securing smart farms against cyber threats: A case study of research by Dr. Ali Dehghantanha
Dehghantanha worked with two Canadian dairy operations to develop and implement cyber-threat monitoring systems that continuously scan Smart Farm systems to identify and prevent attacks. The result is 24/7 monitoring, augmented with emergency rapid-response IT services from CSL graduate students.
On the BBC: How these Canadian cows are burping less methane
Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith is among the first farmers to start genetically breeding cows to produce less methane, a potent greenhouse gas produced when cows burp.
Watch the video: How these Canadian cows are burping less methane (bbc.com)
Large animal veterinarian and OVC grad proud to be serving Northwestern Ontario farming community
A career in large animal medicine is more rewarding than some may realize, says Dr. Marialisa Laurella from Nor-West Animal Clinic, located in Fort Frances, Ont.
Laurella is a graduate of the University of Guelph's doctor of veterinary medicine program who completed an externship supported through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance's Veterinary Capacity Program at the clinic more than a decade ago.
Dr. Mary Ruth McDonald talks "Robocrops" on TVO's The Agenda
Ontario farmers are early adopters in a technological shift to robotics and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Asim Biswas wins 2023 Steacie Award
The Alliance-funded soil scientist and professor in U of G's School of Environmental Sciences within the Ontario Agricultural College was selected from 32 nominations. The Prize is awarded to a young scientist or engineer who has made notable contributions to research in Canada.
Biswas' research aims to increase agricultural production while improving environmental sustainability.
2024 Rural Symposium presentations available
The 2024 Rural Symposium took place on March 5, co-hosted by the U of G School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance.
This annual event provides an opportunity for U of G graduate students to showcase their rural research to policymakers, policy analysts and OMAFRA program staff. The event also facilitates valuable knowledge mobilization and network building.