Manitoba Agriculture and Food Knowledge Exchange

The Hill Times: Agriculture can do more than just put food on our plate

When we think about food, what we put in our grocery carts and how much we can afford is usually top of mind.

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UM led research to advance agricultural innovation receives federal funding

Robert Gulden team seeks to provide remote sensing tools for more effective weed management.

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Twelve UM researchers receive Insight Development Grants

Twelve new UM research projects seeking to build knowledge and understanding about people and societies have received federal funding of $703,315.

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Nitrogen Innovation Center receives NSERC funding to advance sustainability research

An international research project has secured funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance Grant program to establish the Global Nitrogen Center for Clean Energy and the Environment (NICCEE),...

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Canola Digest: Stronger canola plastics, enhanced canola fibre and more

Anna Rogiewicz, nutritional biochemist at the University of Manitoba, demonstrated the potential of canola meal fibre in poultry nutrition.

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The Western Producer: More ag investment urged

Canada must strengthen its public and private funding for research and development of innovation in the agri-food industry if the sector is to remain competitive with rival exporting nations, warned an expert.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Pulse industry receives $11 million injection from Ottawa

Pulse Canada, through partner organizations such as the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, is contributing another $10 million to the research.

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The Western Producer: The wild side of pollination

Bees of all types are critical for pollination, and certain plants may do better with different bee species.

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