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The Government of Ontario is investing $7.25 million in University of Guelph research to help advance a competitive and sustainable agri-food sector in Ontario and around the world.

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.

CTV Northern Ontario visited the site as part of its Fields to Forks video series. CTV spoke with research centre assistant technician Melinda Drummond, senior cropping systems technician Nathan Mountain and Department of Plant Agriculture professor Dr. Joshua Nasielski about how research studies on soil fertility, nutrient management, environmental impact and pest management benefit local farms.

Students, faculty and research staff will hear speakers discuss their strategies for engaging stakeholders, mobilizing knowledge and planning for impact.

Register now via Eventbrite.

Each year, the OAC Alumni Foundation presents the G.P. McRostie Faculty Award to a faculty member who plays a significant role in education and the OAC Alumni Association chooses three faculty members who have made outstanding contributions in teaching, research or extension. Congratulations to:

Dr. Cynthia Scott-Dupree, School of Environmental Sciences, recipient of the G.P. McRostie Faculty Award, which recognizes the importance of effective advising and mentoring by faculty who play a significant role in the education of OAC students. 

Just as farmers work to protect their crops and livestock from pests and disease, technology providers, governments and farmers need to recognize potential risks associated with cyberattacks and data misuse that come with ever more pervasive “smart farming” technology, said Dr. Rozita Dara, a professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Read the story on U of G News.

“Cover crops can be good for reducing emissions but sometimes they can lead to an increase in nitrous oxide,” said Dr. Kira Borden, holder of a Banting Post-doctoral Fellowship in the Ontario Agricultural College’s School of Environmental Sciences (SES).

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

Sustainable features and new spaces for students at the new G.M. Frost Research and Information Centre are the focus of this article in Guelph Today. The new building was largely funded by the Government of Ontario through the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO).

Read the full article on Guelph Today.

The free virtual event runs from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 and is open to U of G faculty, students and staff. Register now.