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The Dairy Alliance will research methods in how to increase in farm efficiency and sustainability, enhance animal health, care and welfare practices, as well as support the role of dairy in consumer diets.
Livestock

New research effort to target dairy sustainability

Carbon footprint, feed efficiency, nutritional traits will all be studied

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University of Guelph professor Dr. Gisèle LaPointe has secured $3.5 million in federal funding to lead a collaborative research effort into the future competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s dairy sector. The project also leverages a $1 million commitment from the Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) marketing board. LaPointe’s Dairy Alliance proposal was among successful applicants for […] Read more
Sheep, goat producers work together to improve genetic potential
Livestock, News

Sheep, goat producers work together to improve genetic potential

Four organizations hope increased co-operation will do for their sector what genetic research did for the beef industry

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Sheep and goat producer organizations are starting an initiative to improve genetics in Canadian flocks in conjunction with the University of Guelph. The project aims to strengthen the genetic evaluation program GenOvis, modernize breed registration and provide better information for meat and dairy production in sheep and goats. Why it matters: There is room for […] Read more
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U of G launches free online business program for producers

Program is self-paced and taught by professors with significant agricultural industry experience

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Farmers can get down to business with a new course offering from the University of Guelph, Foundations in Agricultural Management, a free eight-part online course.  “Getting Ontario Agricultural College’s institutional knowledge into the hands of producers across Canada has always been a goal of ours,” said Rene Van Acker, dean, Ontario Agricultural College, University of […] Read more
Incentives, in addition to continued education efforts, will be important for meeting GHG emission reduction targets, U of G researchers say.
Crops

Reduced fertilizer emissions possible through incentives

Better application technology, more widespread 4R management and better understanding of nutrient availability are vital

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Major reductions in fertilizer-based greenhouse gas emissions are possible through 4R nutrient management, according to research from the University of Guelph. However, such reductions require growers to understand what nutrients are already present in soil, what portion is likely to be available for crops in the growing season and the significance of overapplication. Support for […] Read more
Dr. Katie Clow, University of Guelph department of Population Medicine, leads a research expedition. Clow’s research focuses on the ecology and epidemiology of diseases that can be transmitted to humans from animals with an emphasis on the blacklegged tick and Lyme disease.
News

First-in-Canada One Health degree coming to University of Guelph

One Health studies connections among human, animal and environment health

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The University of Guelph will introduce a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of One Health (BOH) degree program in fall 2022. “This is the first four-year undergraduate degree devoted to One Health in Canada,” said Dr. Brian Husband, associate dean, academic, in the College of Biological Science (CBS) and a professor in the Department of Integrative Biology. The COVID-19 pandemic and […] Read more
An ongoing University of Guelph study aims to find ways to make Ontario’s grain drying infrastructure more efficient.
Crops

Concerns, opportunities measured in grain drying

Researchers map province’s grain drying landscape to address cost and efficiency challenges

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A 2021 University of Guelph study showed that fuel costs are a top concern of those using grain dryers in the province. Why it matters: Drying accounts for 17 per cent of the cost of production in grains. More efficient and new strategies are required to keep such costs from climbing.  Project researchers William Lubitz […] Read more
Planning for climate change and sustainable meat production are just two action items an upcoming summit will address.
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Policy proposals released ahead of Food Systems Summit

International and Canadian groups have identified food system and agriculture goals

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Ahead of the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit, a lengthy list of “game changing” action items have been released by organizers, including proposals for integrating climate plans across nations and developing a “responsible meat” initiative. Taking place in September, many expect the Summit to launch new strategies for achieving the international communities’ 17 development goals.  […] Read more
There will be continued interest in plant-based protein products post-pandemic, and there is plenty of room for wheat and other grains to be included.
Markets/Business, News

Grain-based foods popular in post-pandemic world

Altered purchasing behaviours and personal preferences may bring opportunities

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Homemade sourdough bread might not last into post-pandemic life, but that doesn’t mean the popularity of wheat and grains will diminish overall. Changing consumption behaviour offers many opportunities for the sector, according to Dana McCauley, veteran food system analyst and director of New Venture Creation in the University of Guelph Office of Research. Why it […] Read more
A key metric for Yield Enhancement Networks is percentage of potential yield.
News

Editorial: Farmers have a YEN for more useful data

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I was sitting in the livestock pavilion at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus during the SouthWest Agricultural Conference when I first heard about yield enhancement networks and thought they were a great idea. A cross-border version of the Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) was recently announced for wheat in Ontario and Michigan. It aims to […] Read more
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Guelph professor studies technology to curb agricultural emissions

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Curbing chemical emissions of agricultural carbon dioxide and ammonia to mitigate climate change is the goal of a University of Guelph researcher who recently received $200,000 under the New Frontiers in Research Fund. Leanne Chen, professor in the chemistry department, hopes to develop a clean technology that uses renewable electricity to convert waste chemicals into […] Read more

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