Plans to Cut Fertilizer Emissions Will Not Threaten Food Security
Three U of G professors weigh in on the federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.
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Two researchers with Alliance connections receive Research Excellence Awards
The award celebrates early-career researchers at U of G.
Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, School of Computer Sciences in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, holds the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence. His recent paper reviewed weaknesses and potential cyber-attack strategies and tactics in the agricultural sector.
Tier 1 Research Program – Call for Full Proposals is OPEN
Operating funding for U of G faculty for research related to current OMAFRA research questions.
Please see the Tier 1 web page and program guide for complete details on the 2022-23 Call, including program changes and application instructions.
Using biomaterials to develop bale wrap and silage cover
Reducing landfill waste and single-use plastic consumption are the goals for researchers at the University of Guelph who are developing hay bale and silage covers from biomaterials.
Memorable Moments and Lessons From My Externship: DVM Externship Blog Series, Part 3
A student veterinarian's final blog about her externship at a mixed veterinary practice.
Cyber-attacks a Growing Threat to Farm, Food Security, Warn U of G Researchers
Canadian farmers have long fought off crop and livestock threats from diseases and pests. Now add to that the growing threat of cyber-attacks, as producers in Canada and abroad adopt more on-farm smart technologies.
Read the full story (U of G News)
Lighten the load: Guelph research guides lower carbon footprint for Canadian dairy sector
Canadian dairy farmers are lowering their carbon footprint and making money thanks in part to more efficient management practices developed by a University of Guelph researcher.
'It’s hard to separate yourself from the farm'. Stress, burnout higher among farmers than general population, survey finds
Researchers surveyed 1,200 farmers in early 2021 and found higher rates of stress, emotional exhaustion and burnout than in the general population.
The research was led by Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton, a professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College who has long studied the mental health of farmers.
Agriculture Economist Makes Headlines on Future of Farming
Ontario Agricultural College economist Dr. Alfons Weersink discussed the implications of a changing agricultural landscape with national media outlets.
Alliance Research Program Director Dr. Mary Ruth McDonald featured on AgAnnex Talks podcast
Her interview is part of the Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture series.
Listen in as McDonald talks about her role with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (around 10:30), as well as trying new things, rolling with the punches and seeing research in action.