Research results don’t flow naturally from the lab to the barn. In the 1990s, government driven extension services delivered research results to producers. Researchers didn’t often meet the farmers their work would help and farmers didn’t have ready access to researchers to be sure the findings were topical and practical. That disconnected system of communication […] Read more
Getting a GRIP on agriculture research
New communication system aims to bridge gap between farm and laboratory
Understanding transmission of the avian influenza virus
Research collaboration studying interactions between farm practices and environment, wildlife and biosecurity to help fight highly pathogenic avian influenza
Much is unknown about avian influenza. Claire Jardine, an associate pathology professor at the University of Guelph, hopes her research can close some of the knowledge gaps. Why it matters: Greater understanding of HPAI transmission can help farmers minimize the risk on their farms. Using a One Health approach that recognizes the interaction of humans, […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
