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GoodLeaf souhaite bâtir une ferme verticale à Longueuil

L’entreprise ontarienne GoodLeaf, dont le principal actionnaire est le géant de l’alimentation McCain, espère acheter des terrains qui appartiennent à la Ville de Longueuil dans les prochaines semaines pour y bâtir une ferme verticale qui permettrait de produire de petites laitues et des pousses dès 2022, a appris Le Devoir.

Published: 21 May 2021

Canada geese: What you may not know about the pesky national symbol

Many Canadians are familiar with the honking and hissing that marks the beginning of the spring season, some might be more intimately familiar with the feeling of large wings batting about the sides of their head, but one thing is for certain: most Canadians have a Canada goose story.

Published: 12 May 2021

With planet’s future on the line, scientists seek a full accounting of nature’s assets

'Eco-accounting' project aims to produce a comprehensive tally of our natural landscapes, to better aid decision-making around land management

The bean counters have arrived and Elena Bennett [Natural Resource Sciences] could not be happier.

Published: 26 Apr 2021

Water: Preserving a precious commodity

To mark World Water Day (March 22), Bioresource Engineering Professor Chandra Madramootoo a member of the steering committee of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture – expands on the theme of this year’s World Water Day: Valuing Water, and describes the goals of the federal government’s Canada Water Agency, which is in the process of being created. He is contributing to this effort. 

Published: 31 Mar 2021

Narwal tusks reveal mercury exposure related to climate change

“Our research shows that climate change is having substantial impacts on Arctic ecosystems, with consequences for exposure to toxic pollutants like mercury,” says co-author Jean-Pierre Desforges, a Postdoctoral Fellow [NRS] at ۲ݮƵ University under the supervision of Nil Basu [NRS/SHN] and Melissa McKinney [NRS].

Published: 31 Mar 2021

Rural Alaskans struggle to access and afford water

Water scarcity in rural Alaska is not a new problem, but the situation is getting worse with climate change. Lasting solutions must encourage the use of alternative water supplies like rainwater catchment and grey water recycling.

Published: 31 Mar 2021

Growing that bright red berry

Bieler Cranberries Inc. is the largest single-site cranberry farm in Canada producing up to 40 million pounds of fruit a year, and its founder and president Marc Bieler is recognized as Canada’s Cranberry King. The road to this achievement, however, was not a straight line. Along the way, Bieler encountered detours, new opportunities and changes of plans — all fueled by a passion for the land and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Published: 31 Mar 2021

Le marketing des aliments locaux

“Il faudrait que l’engouement pour les produits locaux, pour les produits du terroir et pour ce qui est fabriqué au Québec demeure, même une fois cette pandémie terminée. Tous ces bons réflexes qu'on a développés pour acheter des produits locaux doivent rester, et les épiciers devront continuer à nous offrir ces produits-là, à bien les identifier et à les mettre en évidence.” Pascal Thériault, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’environnement de l'Université ۲ݮƵ.

Published: 25 Mar 2021

Valérie Orsat wins ‘Engineering and Physical Sciences’ Suffrage Science award

Bioresource engineering prof cited for research excellence and role as mentor for women entering the field

Published: 12 Mar 2021

New inter-campus shuttle buses unveiled

۲ݮƵ’s shuttle buses are sporting a brand-new design.

After a curveball of a year, the revamped ۲ݮƵ-red vehicles—which feature a new, bold Made by ۲ݮƵ design style—will, with any luck, serve as a beacon of the many exciting things to come as the university progresses toward the gradual resumption of on-campus activities.

Read more in the Reporter...

Published: 3 Mar 2021

Dr. Michael Ngadi: Serving up solutions to food insecurity

Bioresource Engineering professor Michael Ngadi has spent his career trying to help solve some of the world’s most pervasive food problems. Recently, Ngadi and his research team traveled to remote communities in Bolivia, Laos, Zambia, Malawi and Ethiopia to examine elements of the local diets, assess their nutritional status, and build programs that would introduce nutrient-dense foods into local cuisines.

Published: 18 Feb 2021

New Season Extension Technology at the Hort Centre

Here's a feast for your eyes on this chilly February morning. Join Mike Bleho for a trip back to the sweltering summer of 2020 to see the construction of a couple of new structures at the Hort Centre - a low input high tunnel and a greenhouse. Thanks to this new infrastructure, the team produced tomatoes right up until the first week of November!

Published: 18 Feb 2021

Les petites fermes poussent

En chute libre depuis les années 1940, le nombre de fermes se stabilise au Québec. Fait rare, il a même légèrement augmenté en 2020. Derrière cette hausse se cache toutefois deux réalités. Si les petites fermes de proximité et les érablières sont en croissance, les productions animales sont en baisse, pour la plupart. En février 2020, Clémence Briand-Racine [BSc (AgEnvSc)’14 ], fondant officiellement son entreprise agricole maraîchère : la Ferme aux colibris.  

Published: 18 Feb 2021

Macdonald Campus Dairy Cow Pasture Project uses sustainable best practices to bolster education

Animal-friendly fences, optimized water use and rotational grazing systems help make the Mac dairy herd more sustainable overall

“This system of pasturing uses the cattle to manage grass growth, and in return, the cattle get highly nutritious grass at the peak of quality while spending the spring, summer and fall outside in a natural environment,” says [Farm Manager, Paul] Meldrum of the Project which received funding from the University’s Sustainability Projects Fund.

Published: 18 Feb 2021

Past, Present, Future: Founder’s Day 2021 goes virtual

| Caitlin MacDougall, Liaison Officer, Farm Management and Technology Program

Published: 12 Feb 2021

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