Manitoba Agriculture and Food Knowledge Exchange

Martin Entz looks to change the future of farming as inaugural Jarislowsky Chair

Martin Entz's love of agriculture was first nurtured in his early years spending his summers at his grandparents’ farm.

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Doors open on new facility at Carman research farm

The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences celebrated the grand opening of a new facility at the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm in Carman, MB last week.

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Manitoba Co-operator: Pushing the envelope on food extrusion

Extrusion processing has been used in the food industry since the 1940s or ‘50s, notably for creation of products like puff snacks and Cheerios.

"In the context of extruded foods, we study anything from pop snacks and breakfast cereals to meat extenders and meat analogues," said Filiz Koksel, associate professor in the university’s department of food and human nutritional sciences.

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RBC's commitment to a sustainable future inspires transformational gift

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time and the efforts to combat its effects will bring about one of the largest economic transitions in generations.

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Manitoba Co-operator: Canola sector gets research funds boost

The federal government is putting up $9 million in funding to drive sustainable growth of the canola sector.

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Participants needed – autonomous agricultural machine study

Participants are needed in a study exploring comprehension to the supervisor of an autonomous agricultural machine during emergencies.

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U of M ag researcher asks, 'What's the big idea?'

Dr. Nazim Cicek says Manitoba leads the way in many agricultural practices that are better than any other jurisdiction in Canada, but there is room to grow.

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New agribusiness prof to evaluate ag policy and producer decision-making

Dr. Mostafa Shartaj joined the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics as Assistant Professor in Resource and Environmental Economics on August 21, 2023. Mostafa completed his bachelor and masters program in Bangladesh before coming to North America to complete his PhD at Colorado State University.

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