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The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba develops people and ideas in support of providing food, bio-resources and services that benefit our society, the environment and the agri-food sector.
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UM has recorded the highest not-for-profit research funding in its history and major increases in corporate partnerships. Read more: news.umanitoba.ca/um-leads-can...
UM leads Canada in not-for-profit research funding growth, records major increases in corporate partnerships
The University of Manitoba (UM) has recorded the highest not-for-profit research funding in its history and major increases in corporate partnerships, according to the newly released rankings from Can
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December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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🌟 Nominations are open for the 2026 Certificate of Merit!
Recognizing leadership in agriculture, agri-food & community service.
📅 Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
🔗 Details: umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/certificate-merit
December 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Canada’s energy conversation is shifting — and agriculture might hold the key. While we debate oil, gas, and renewables, one industry has quietly been operating on a renewable energy model for centuries: farming.

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Why agriculture is Canada’s energy ace | The Western Producer
Grain production has an energy efficiency of about 10:1 — 10 parts of food energy for each part invested, about the same as wind and solar.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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@umanitoba.bsky.social researchers helped achieve a global first: mapping the full #oat genome 🌾. This breakthrough could lead to oats that are healthier, climate-resilient & tailored for Canadian farms.
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Scientists map full oat genome, revealing new insights into sustainable agriculture
Oats are an essential part of a balanced diet thanks to their high fibre content and ability to help lower bad cholesterol and improve cardiac health. Now, UM researchers have contributed to a scienti
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November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Three outstanding alumni from @umanitoba.bsky.social Department of Biosystems Engineering have been recognized with the 2025 Alumni of Influence Awards for their remarkable contributions to the profession and society. Learn more about their achievements - news.umanitoba.ca/engineering-...
The Department of Biosystems Engineering 2025 Alumni of Influence award recipients Dennis Hodgkinson, Jitendra Paliwal and Michael Gregoire.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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The @umanitoba.bsky.social October 2025 Dairy Newsletter is out!

Learn about a cow’s ear motions and their emotions, the UM Dairy Science Pilot Plant and dairy farmer well-being.

Bonus, find out the weight of the largest cheddar cheese.

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November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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For more than 50 years, Manitoba Pork
has partnered with @umanitoba.bsky.social
to empower the next generation of agricultural and food sciences leaders. Discover how this partnership is creating opportunities for tomorrow’s changemakers. news.umanitoba.ca/investing-in...
Investing in the next generation of agriculture and food sciences leaders
For more than half a century, Manitoba Pork has been investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders at the University of Manitoba (UM), helping students gain the skills, confidence
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November 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Christina Lengyel @um-agfoodsci.bsky.social discusses the dining experiences of older adults in long term care (LTC) facilities, including her team research on Making the Most of Mealtimes study. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
The state of long-term care home food is tough to stomach for many Manitoba residents and their loved ones
When my mom was in a personal care home in a rural Manitoba community, I was horrified by the food she was served. Grey, colourless mush, for the most part. It neither looked nor smelled appealing, an...
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July 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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When it comes to gardening, sometimes the best thing you can do is…nothing. That’s advice from @umanitoba.bsky.social entomologists Jason Gibbs and Cecil Montemayor Aizpurúa, who say that leaving nature to its own devices can be key to a thriving, biodiverse garden. news.umanitoba.ca/garden-heroe...
Garden heroes, small and mighty
When it comes to gardening, sometimes the best thing you can do is … nothing. That’s advice from UM entomologists Jason Gibbs and Cecil Montemayor Aizpurúa, who say that leaving nature to its own
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July 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The @umanitoba.bsky.social a is hiring a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Protein Foods Transformations to explore how protein structures change during processing advancing food quality, function & nutrition. Apply now: viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX...
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July 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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We’re proud to welcome Dr. Filiz Koksel as the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein. Look for her at the Manitoba Sustainable Protein Research Symposium on July 7!

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Media Release: University of Manitoba appoints Dr. Filiz Koksel as Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein
The University of Manitoba is pleased to welcome Dr. Filiz Koksel as the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein, a role that continues to advance sustainable agri-food innovation
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July 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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The @umanitoba.bsky.social's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences marks 45 years of its Certificate of Merit by honouring three amazing alumni: Cathey Day, Fred Greig, and Kim McConnell. Leaders in ag, community, and innovation.

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University of Manitoba honours agricultural leaders with 2025 Certificate of Merit
The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences celebrated the 45th anniversary of its Certificate of Merit by recognizing three outstanding alumni for their exceptional contr
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June 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Characterization of first cut alfalfa and grass silage management practices on Canadian dairy farms (Plett et. al): buff.ly/ygd2Mv6
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June 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Rabbit and black soldier fly manures may offer advantages for fertilizing soybean in low phosphorous soil (Mukungu et al.): buff.ly/L69VZsb
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June 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Researchers @UM-agfoodsci.bsky.social investigate how dietary fiber influences fecal microbiota in grower-finisher pigs selected for feed efficiency (Azevedo et al.): buff.ly/89Bp0Ie
June 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Thanks to a $1.5M grant from the Beef Cattle Research Council, the @umanitoba.bsky.social, along with partners @manitobabeef.bsky.social, MB Ag and MB Beef&Forage, are proud to announce the establishment of the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability. www.beefresearch.ca/blog/new-uni...
New University of Manitoba Research Chair Named to Advance Beef Production Sustainability
Thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Beef Cattle Research Council, the University of Manitoba, along with its partners at Manitoba Beef Producers, Manitoba Agriculture and Manitoba Beef and Forage ...
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June 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Congratulations to Chyngyz Erkinbaev, recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in Applied Sciences. He’s transforming food processing with smart sensing tech to boost quality & safety from farm to fork. #umanitoba
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May 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Join us in person for the next Faculty Seminar!

"Landscape Resilience Modeling with AI-Driven Predictions of Vegetation Dynamics and Biomass Distribution" with Nasem Badreldin, Dept of Soil Science

Wed, May 28 - 3:30-4:30 pm
130 Agric Bldg

Coffee at 3 pm
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Faculty Seminar Landscape Resilience Modeling with AI-Driven Predictions of Vegetation Dynamics and Biomass Distribution May 28 - 3:30-4:30 pm 130 Agriculture Building Image is of a satellite and a person working with handheld device in a field.
May 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Congratulations to Nandika Bandara on being named the recipient of the University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) Teaching Award at the recent @umanitoba.bsky.social Faculty Recognition Reception.

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May 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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By understanding how crops take up nutrients from the soil, @umanitoba.bsky.social’s soil fertility expert Xiaopeng Gao aims to help farmers produce bigger yields of better grains — and do it more sustainably. Read more at @innovation.ca

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Tracking nutrients from the soil to your supper plate | Canada Foundation for Innovation
By understanding how crops take up nutrients from the soil, University of Manitoba’s agronomy soil fertility expert Xiaopeng Gao aims to help farmers produce bigger yields of better grains — and do it...
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May 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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So proud of Anne Manson and Adewunmi Giwa for competing at last night's #UManitoba #3MT Finals. They were poised, professional, and passionate about their research. Congrats to all participants—the future of Canadian research is in great hands! #UMGradStudies #UMResearch
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April 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Dr. Alistair Brown came aboard the @umanitoba's Department of Soil Science as Manitoba Analytical Solutions (MASS) Lab Director and Assistant Professor. Read his Q&A to learn more!
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Meet Dr. Alistair Brown Manitoba Analytical Solutions (MASS) Lab Director and Assistant Professor
April 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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The @umanitoba.bsky.social is seeking a visionary leader for the role of Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Applications will be accepted until April 25, 2025.

Learn more: careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/job/30...
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March 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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What are your spring plans on May 7?

Join the Centre on Aging for our Spring Symposium.
Affiliate, Dr. Christina Lengyel @um-agfoodsci.bsky.social
will present "More than a meal: Addressing the needs of older adults in personal care homes during mealtime"
Symposium info: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3
Centre on Aging text on left of logo. Logo is a design of a bison walking on a path under the northern lights with a prairie landscape and the flame representing reconciliation below. Text University of Manitoba on right. Background image of cherry blossom branches in bloom on the right side, set against a blue sky. Text reads 42nd Annual Spring Research symposium. QR code on right linking to Symposium web pages. Text below reads May 7, 2025. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. More than a meal: Addressing the needs of older adults in personal care homes during mealtime Christina Lengyel, Ph.D.
March 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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You never know when your expertise will be required. @umanitoba.bsky.social's Jason Gibbs talks cockroaches and coffee.

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NOW Toronto: GTA woman finds cockroach floating in her Tim Hortons coffee, bug expert warns of health risks
Following Pira’s discovery, University of Manitoba entomology professor Dr. Jason Gibbs warns people about potential sicknesses that can come from cockroaches.  “Cockroaches ca
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March 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM