2025/26 Research Projects

Research projects are awarded through a competitive review process to ensure academic rigour and value for money. Projects approved in the 2025/26 funding call will be added as administrative processes are completed.

Workshop to increase awareness of a gas phase hydroxyl-radical process for decontamination of eggs (hatchery and table) and raw or cooked meat products

Lead Applicant: Keith Warriner

Research Priority: Food Safety

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Mobilization

Funding Cycle: 2025

Research Centre: NA

Growing together: Co-producing actionable knowledge for food and farm co-operatives in Ontario

Lead Applicant: Derya Tarhan

Research Priority: Trade, Market & Targeted Sector Growth Opportunities

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Research

Funding Cycle: 2025

Research Centre: NA

Bridging the knowledge gap: A comparative study of AI vs. human-generated research summaries

Lead Applicant: Ryan Gibson

Research Priority: Strong Rural Communities

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Research

Funding Cycle: 2025

Research Centre: NA

Dairy cattle housing modernization initiative

Lead Applicant: Derek Haley

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Mobilization

Funding Cycle: 2025

Research Centre: NA

Calving model kit for educating producers around best calving management practices

Lead Applicant: Todd Duffield

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Mobilization

Funding Cycle: 2025

Research Centre: NA

Turning insight into action: Roadmap to implement agri-food pathogen preparedness

Lead Applicant: Zvonimir Poljak

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Mobilization

Funding Cycle: 2025

Research Centre: NA

Bringing science to the stable: Exploring how research informs practice among horse owners

Lead Applicant: Kelsey Spence

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Research

Funding Cycle: 2025

Research Centre: NA

Leveraging Large Language Models to Enhance Monitoring and Reporting in Meat Processing Facilities

Lead Applicant: Fattane Zarrinkalam

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2025/2026

Research Centre: N/A

Evaluating the potential of manure additives as an adaptive strategy to reduce the environmental impact of livestock on climate change

Lead Applicant: Kari Dunfield

Research Priority: Sustainable Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2025/2026

Research Centre: N/A

Glyphosate alternatives for sustainable weed control

Lead Applicant: François Tardif

Research Priority: Plant Health and Protection

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2025/2026

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Elora, Woodstock