The University of Guelph’s board of governors unanimously approved the appointment of world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker, as its 10th president and vice-chancellor beginning July 2, 2025.
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Rene Van Acker appointed University of Guelph’s 10th president
Appointment heralds a bold new chapter growing Guelph’s global standing
Canadian students’ off-grid invention poised to transform milk safety in East Africa
University of Waterloo students create pasteurization tool that can be used on-farm
An innovative off-grid pasteurization tool for farmers in East Africa developed by University of Waterloo students is gaining international attention.
GoodLeaf Farms is on track to become first vertical farm worldwide with all facilities profitable
Vertical farm blends science, sustainability and scale
GoodLeaf Farms is a vertical farm growing baby greens, micro greens and salad mixes in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta.
Biofungicide shows promise for protecting vegetable crops
Funding helps Quebec startup bring gene-stimulating biofungicides to Canadian farms
A biofungicide for vegetable crops is being tested under real-farm conditions after promising early trial results.
A new low-cost electric mini truck to debut in U.S.
Bezos-backed startup has a new take on building electric vehicles
Slate is a new electric vehicle company from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos that building only one model, that can be either a small pickup or SUV.
AgTech adoption, on-farm successes featured at AIC conference
Food industry, farmers talk about how agricultural innovation drives the economy
Success stories in agriculture technology adoption as well as key priorities and policy points for innovation in the sector were showcased at the Agri-Food Innovation Council Conference in Ottawa, in May 2025.
More training needed for trades and financial management
Farmer survey reveals universities and colleges may not be meeting needs of the modern Canadian farm
Someone who manages a Canadian farm in 2025 needs different skills than someone who managed a farm in 2005.
Bugs to the rescue
Produce growers using insects to fight crop pests
Growers are increasingly under pressure to minimize or even eliminate the use of pesticides in horticulture, so they’re in need of new tools that will protect their crops from both yield loss and cosmetic damage that could make produce unsellable in the marketplace.
Technology boosts efficiency fruit and vegetable growers say
Real time crop data, better informed management decisions noted at Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Testing new technologies in commercial settings can offer the information farmers want to know, and increase the chance of adoption.
Canada needs innovation, extension, unity to overcome risk
The ability of the agriculture sector to manage risk examined at recent CAPI policy exchange event
Canadian farmers, agricultural businesses, and others must speak with a united voice, and think hard about what they need to succeed in a more chaotic world, according to panelists at a Ag Policy Exchange hosted by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
