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U of G pomology professor interview about Alliance-funded research among top 6 podcast episodes from The Grower

The Grower is Digging Deeper behind its May 2024 cover story and speaking with Dr. John Cline. He shared information on his most recent trials with a plant growth regulator for peaches and nectarines, that could shave 40 to 50 per cent off the time required to hand thin. That’s new technology eagerly awaited by Canadian growers with 8,600 acres of tree fruit.

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Student chefs explore farm-to-fork production at the Ontario Beef Research Centre

Culinary students from across Canada gained first-hand experience with Canada’s world-class beef production system through a unique field trip this past October to the Ontario Beef Research Centre in Elora, Ont. 

The excursion, which was also attended by selected online food influencers, a collaborative venture among the University of Guelph, Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO), Canada Beef, Taste Canada and Canadian Food Focus.

U of G poultry management research guides the movement to cage-free eggs to meet corporate buyers' needs

As the egg industry transitions to cage-free production, Dr. Grégoy Bédécarrats, a professor at the University of Guelph, is leading innovative research to ensure that hens in cage-free environments thrive.

By fine-tuning poultry management practices, Dr. Bédécarrats and his team are working to prevent early puberty and strengthen hens' skeletons. This will reduce the risk of injuries and improve overall bird health.

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