�㽶��Ƶ News - agri-food

McGill-Mac Campus Alums named to Canadian Agricultural Youth Council

webfull — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:10:39 +0000

We were thrilled to learn that several members of the McGill-Macdonald Campus community were selected from more than 800 applicants to sit on the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council.

Published: 30 September 2020

Experts: International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste | September 29

webfull — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:14:27 +0000

This year represents the first ever observance of the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste. The COVID-19 pandemic continues generating significant challenges to food security in many countries. These challenges include disruptions in supply chains, quarantine measures, and the closure of much of the hospitality industry and schools. All these measures have resulted in a loss of markets for producers and distributors, making the situation even more challenging. (United Nations)

Published: 28 September 2020

$5 Million for agri-food innovation

webfull — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 17:08:54 +0000

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Laurent Lessard, and Geoffrey Kelley, MNA for Jacques-Cartier and Minister responsible for Native Affairs, announced on behalf of the Government of Quebec $5 million for the Consortium de recherche précompétitive en transformation alimentaire at �㽶��Ƶ’s Macdonald campus today. The funds will be awarded in five annual instalments of $1 million

Published: 31 March 2017