Manitoba Agriculture and Food Knowledge Exchange

Gluten-free diet is expensive, socially challenging for those with celiac disease and wheat allergy

There are many reasons why someone would follow a gluten-free diet. People who have a gluten-related disorder such as the autoimmune condition celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy have no option but to completely exclude gluten in their diet.

For people with conditions such as celiac disease, avoiding gluten is crucial to health.

Expanding animal nutrition understanding

Dr. Martin Nyachoti works to improve livestock diets while reducing the environmental footprint.

Animal scientist doubly honoured for swine nutrition research

New animal science professor seeks to improve animal, human health

Meagan King joined the Department of Animal Science as Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology and Welfare on January 1.

Learn more about Meagan's and her research

Breeding better crops the goal of new plant science professor

Curt McCartney joined the Department of Plant Science as Associate Professor in Plant Breeding and Genetics on November 1.

Learn more about Curt and his research

Meet Nandika Bandara, the new Canada Research Chair in Food Proteins and Bioproducts.

Nandika Bandara, the new Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Food Proteins and Bioproducts recently joined the UM as an assistant professor

Learn a bit about him and the research

Sharing a career of soil science expertise

Dr. Don Flaten has tirelessly engaged with producers, industry groups and the general public for more than three decades.

A lifetime of outreach and community engagement.

Driving new research collaborations

Dr. Jim House will lead the  development of a new Protein Research Strategy and the establishment of a research chair to advance the Manitoba Protein Advantage strategy

UM professor tapped to lead protein research strategy

Following their passion for science

Three new scientists who recently joined the Faculty share their research and teaching plans

Faculty adds expertise in soil and food sciences

Improving fertilizer management

Dr. Mario Tenuta has been named the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Chair in 4R Nutrient Stewardship.

New research chair will reduce greenhouse gas emissions through better fertilizer management

Helping food processors rise to the challenge

Dr. Filiz Koksel used the Canadian Light Source at USask to analyze bubbles in dough to help create healthier bread

Baking the perfect loaf