Research

A University of Guelph study of COVID-19 in small and rural communities emphasizes that government policy needs to include the pandemic experiences of those communities.

Dr. Leith Deacon, a professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD) at the Ontario Agricultural College, conducted a large-scale quantitative survey in nine Ontario counties. He and his team examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted those living in small and rural communities to help governments develop more informed policy.

Melissa Williams, a U of G animal biosciences doctoral candidate, is investigating yeast as a substitute for antimicrobial use in feed for beef cattle. Her results suggest that yeast has the potential for similar average daily weight gain in beef cattle as traditional additives.

Read the whole story about this research, which is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance.

An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Guelph aims to expand and diversify the local craft cider industry.

The team, led by Dr. George van der Merwe, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, plans to help increase local cider production and expand markets in Ontario.

The Precision Feed Facility is the latest addition to a world-class platform at the Elora Research Station.

Look inside the facility and hear how it's making a difference to research at the Ontario Dairy Research Centre and the Ontario Beef Research Centre.

The Alliance Special Initiatives Research Program is seeking Expressions of Interest for projects focused on climate change and food security.

University of Guelph researchers have reached the “holy bale” in their quest to create a biodegradable alternative to about 3,500 tonnes of petroleum-based plastic hay bale and silage wrap used in Ontario each year.

Operating funding for U of G faculty for research related to current OMAFRA research questions.

Please see the Tier 1 web page  and program guide for complete details on the 2022-23 Call, including program changes and application instructions.

Reducing landfill waste and single-use plastic consumption are the goals for researchers at the University of Guelph who are developing hay bale and silage covers from biomaterials.

University of Guelph tests of a new peach-thinning product could transform the tender fruit industry, offering significant financial savings for growers.

Solutions are being developed based on crop rotation research at the Ontario Crops Research Centres sites in Elora and Ridgetown.

Read the full article: Drought Will Affect Economy, Not Food Supply, Say U of G Crop Specialists