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A University of Guelph researcher is using artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to improve how crop diseases are detected and managed, making the process faster, more accurate and more efficient for farmers.

Dr. Gurjit Randhawa, a professor in the School of Computer Science within the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, collaborated with Dr. Aitazaz Faroque of the University of Prince Edward Island to apply machine learning tools to detect crop diseases in potato fields on Canada’s Atlantic coast.

Dr. Ian Tetlow, a researcher in the University of Guelph's Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, spoke at the Canola AgriScience Cluster Research Roundup webinar last month.

The Western Producer reported on Tetlow's work, noting field tests are underway on gene-edited canola that produces bigger stems and increased biomass without impacting oilseed quality.

Bateman, associate professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, and Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, have teamed up to launch an educational initiative on the topic of animal abuse and neglect, thanks to a grant from the U of G-based Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare.

The duo teamed up to introduce veterinarians to the fundamentals of veterinary forensic science and animal law, particularly as it applies to equine cases.

Dr. Rozita Dara spoke to Radio-Canada and Farmtario about use of AI in agriculture, its opportunities and downsides.

Learn more about how AI4Food is innovating to improve food system resilience on the AI4Food website.

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Bureau is a researcher in U of G's Department of Animal Biosciences who co-founded Wittaya Aqua, which provides management software to aquaculture companies.

In the story, he explains how AI can be used to analyze nutritional information and parameters to make recommendations on feed formulation.

The 2025 Early Career Research Award was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium held recently. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr.

As reported by Northern Ontario Business, Beef Farmers of Temiskaming president Paul De Jong was at the Ontario Beef Research Centre - New Liskeard to answer questions about the health and nutritional aspects of raising local beef. It was part of an educational tour to help the general public better understand agriculture in Temiskaming Shores. 

A strong agri-food system begins with strong, resilient communities—and supporting rural Ontarians is at the heart of a new gift to the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The $1.65-million gift from the McCall MacBain Foundation will support a data-driven initiative led by Dr. Leith Deacon that aims to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across Ontario, with plans to expand data collection and impact throughout Canada.

The venture between University of Guelph researcher Dr. Joshua Nasielski and Ontario-based ag-tech company Susterre Technologies Inc. was facilitated by the University’s Research Innovation Office. It’s a compelling example of how academic-private partnerships can drive innovation while reducing risk for farmers.

Read the story: Cultivating Innovation—How Academic-Private Partnerships Are De-Risking Agri-Tech for Ontario Farmers