A University of Guelph innovation that uses genetic selection methods to reduce methane emissions in dairy cattle has received the University’s Innovation of the Year Award for 2023. The annual awards from the Office of Research and the Research Innovation Office recognize researchers for creative strategies or products that make a difference in people’s lives. The team behind this year’s winning […] Read more
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Developers of methane emission reduction techniques win innovation award
Entries accepted to Ontario agriculture innovation pitch competition
Competition has helped many innovators commercialize their products
Entries are now being accepted for the second annual Ontario Agri-Tech Pitch Competition. The event offers promising early-stage Ontario ag innovation start-ups the opportunity to pitch their innovations to a panel of judges, connect with potential investors and use coaching and mentorship services to hone their business strategies. Why it matters: Competition for available investors […] Read more
OAC to offer new master’s program in plant agriculture
New program would run alongside research-based degrees
Ontario Agricultural College is seeking approvals to offer a new master’s degree in plant agriculture, which would designate plant science professionals operating at a grad-school level but not on the traditional research-based path. OAC said Wednesday its proposed new “master of plant agriculture” (MPAg) program would allow recent graduates and professionals to “quickly upgrade education […] Read more
Virtual option expands dairy apprenticeship reach
Travel time had limited access to the program for those far from Ridgetown
Ontario’s Dairy Herd Apprenticeship Program is creating a virtual option, which should allow more people to take the Ridgetown-based program. The apprenticeship program gives students practical knowledge that can immediately be put to work on dairy farms. The program is based at the Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph, and that location in southern […] Read more
Dairy and beef producers needed for well-being studies
Studies use cross-province collaboration between Universities of Manitoba and Guelph
Updated Aug. 23, 2023 The University of Manitoba is running three studies on the impact of beef and dairy production on producers, including in Ontario. The dairy start-up study will assess the impact on producer well-being as they install and adjust to robots on the farm. The remaining two studies focus on how farm management […] Read more
Guelph undergrad team takes first place in weed science Olympics
Event could be a career pathway for young agriculture students
A team from the University of Guelph has taken the top honour at the 2023 Weed Science Olympics in Union City, Tennessee, winning first place overall. Seventeen Guelph students in total attended, many of whom took home achievements in individual events and competitions. A team of four took the first place overall award. Why it […] Read more
University of Guelph launches community approach to agricultural innovation
Collaboration and new fund aim to make agricultural innovation solve problems facing farmers
The University of Guelph’s Research Innovation Office (RIO) is supporting research through a new approach to innovation. Last year, the team responsible for helping commercialize research began taking a new look at innovation, commercialization and where research needs come from. This has resulted in a new collaborative approach and the new Competitive Advancing Research Impact […] Read more
U of G hits sweet spot with honeybee research centre
New centre to operate as hive of community engagement
The University of Guelph is abuzz with anticipation now the ground has broken for a new $16 million honeybee research facility. The 15,000-square-foot Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre (HBRC) should be operational by 2025 and house North America’s most significant number of honeybee research colonies. Why it matters: The HBRC has operated since 1894, […] Read more
U of G constructing new Honey Bee Research Centre
The University of Guelph announced the construction of a new Honey Bee Research Centre, which will be in operation by 2025. Construction on the Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre (HBRC) began at a groundbreaking event held at the university on June 14. The goal of the centre is to save honeybees from ongoing population declines […] Read more
Veterinary program investment to address animal treatment shortage
Northern community sees value in new collaborative vet program
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program collaboration at the University of Guelph and Lakehead University is now official. “This is a program that is going to generate a tremendous return on the investment in terms of supporting our farmers,” said Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Lisa Thompson, speaking April 20 at the U of […] Read more
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