Women Farmers at Greater Risk for Poor Mental Health
In her exploration of farmer mental health, Dr.
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$6.92M Investment Powers 30+ U of G Research Projects to Strengthen Ontario’s Agri-Food Resilience
More than 30 University of Guelph research projects are moving forward, applying the University’s leading expertise to power agri-food innovation and grow economic resilience in Ontario.
The $6.92-million public investment is delivered through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the Government of Ontario and the University of Guelph that drives innovation and independence in Ontario’s agri-food sector.
U of G Names Dr. Mazyar Fallah Vice-President (Research and Innovation)
The University of Guelph has appointed Dr. Mazyar Fallah as vice-president (research and innovation). Currently dean of the College of Biological Science, he brings extensive experience in research leadership, partnerships and advancing interdisciplinary collaboration across the University.
Rethinking Tile Drainage: A Shift to Data-Driven Water Management for Farmers
Ontario farmers rely on tile drainage to manage stormwater and improve productivity on cropland. But as pressure mounts on agriculture from population growth, climate-driven water scarcity and a general strain on food systems, University of Guelph researcher Dr.
Celebrating HIR Technology: How Industry Partnerships and Commercialization Programming Turn Innovation into Impact
Decades after navigating the commercialization process for the first time, University of Guelph professor Dr. Bonnie Mallard reflects on how industry partnerships and commercialization programming help bring new ideas to the global market.
The journey of High Immune Response (HIR) technology from idea to commercial impact took decades and relied on a portfolio of funding and services to bring the multi-million-dollar idea to market.
Renowned Ag Economist Dr. Alfons Weersink Retires After Decades of Teaching Research and Service
Known for his dedication to teaching, research, and community engagement, delivered his final lecture in April. Throughout his career, Weersink blended real farm experience with academic insight. Raised on a family farm, he brought a practical understanding of agriculture into classrooms and research projects. Read more on Farms.com: Alfons Weersink- From Farm Roots to Academic Excellence.
How Ag-Tech is Helping Manage Difficult Growing Conditions
Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi, a dry bean breeder and computational biologist in U of G's Ontario Agricultural College, says drones have become increasingly common in Canadian farming as technology evolves and improves.
Dr. Ali Dehghantanha Says Canadian Farms Must Prep for Cyberattacks
In some industries, a cybersecurity professional has about an hour to prevent significant business damage. Farmers, however, might have just 15 minutes, the U of G professor and Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence has learned.
“”We found if we are not responding within that time,” he says, “hackers could cause a power outage in the farm, which could cause livestock to die.”
U of G Student Team Sees Dairy Challenge Success
The team, which is mentored by a U of G professor and two industry volunteers, finished in second place at the 2026 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. Read the story on the Department of Animal Biosciences website: U of G Success at Dairy Challenge Competition
U of G Faculty, Staff and Students Attend First Canadian Freshwater Aquaculture Conference
Industry stakeholders gathered at the debut Canadian Freshwater Aquaculture Conference, where they discussed collaboration in the industry and how to shape the future of aquaculture. The conference, held in Huntsville, Ont., builds on the legacy of over 40 years of the Ontario Aquaculture Conference, which had increasingly drawn people from across the country. Read the coverage in Aquaculture North America: Inaugural Canadian Freshwate