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Food for Thought Lecture Series: How did we wind up with our carbon-rich biosphere?: A catastrophe in three parts

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 19:00to20:30

Now well into its second decade, Macdonald's ever-popular Food for Thought Lecture Series is in to another series of fascinating and thought-provoking lectures.21111 Lakeshore Road, St Anne de...

PhD Oral Defense: Assessing Stakeholder Participation in Northern Scientific Research

Wednesday, December 3, 2014 13:15

PhD Oral Defense of Nicolas Brunet, Department of Naural Resource Sciences21111 Lakeshore Road, St Anne de Bellevue, QC, H9X 3V9, CA/macdonaldCategory: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental...

The hidden value of nature: enhancing our well-being

Published: 29 November 2023

In our busy everyday lives, it's easy to overlook our deep-rooted connection with nature. The connection is not just about the nourishment we derive or the air we breathe; nature subtly but...

Why the price of bananas stays low and steady

Published: 27 February 2024

Although bananas are not immune to price spikes, as seen recently due to poor harvests, the desire of retailers to keep them affordable and an efficient production chain largely explain why the...

Artificial intelligence in the barn

Published: 2 April 2024

Imagine cows roaming freely in a barn equipped with cameras and sensors linked to artificial intelligence in a system that predicts their mood and lifespan. Implementing such a system is the...

AI for data analysis in agriculture

Published: 20 November 2023

In the not-so-far-off future, artificial intelligence could help farmers analyze data to make decisions and improve their outputs....

Lunchbox specialist Cook it takes refuge from creditors to be bought out

Published: 5 February 2024

Times are tough in the ready-to-eat and boxed meal industries. In order to be able to continue in business, Cook it has taken steps to protect itself from creditors, and is planning to be bought...

Shrinkflation in house brands

Published: 21 March 2024

Large retailers are reducing their formats to cut production costs in a period of high food inflation....

Mac students inspire next-gen scientists at John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium 

Published: 2 May 2024

Pictured (from left to right): McGill/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim...

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