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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...

Hundreds brave harsh weather to honour veterans

Published: 13 November 2023

Undaunted by snow, sleet, and hail, hundreds of people gathered on John Abbott’s Memorial Field to honour Canadian veterans in the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on November 10....

Palm oil giants push out smallholders in Guatemala; deforestation risks remain

Published: 17 January 2024

Guatemala is now the third-largest palm oil producer after Malaysia and Indonesia (which produce 88% of the global supply) and is often seen as a more sustainable alternative. Today, more than 60%...

Ottawa Valley Farm Show highlights latest technology and techniques in Canadian farming

Published: 14 March 2024

The Ottawa Valley Farm Show, a cornerstone event for the agricultural industry, not only celebrates the achievements of local farmers but also showcases the latest agricultural products and...

The domination of private interests presents a risk to the long-term health of the Bay of Fundy

Published: 11 April 2024

In The Conversation, Department of Natural Resource Sciences PhD Candidate Elson Ian Nyl Galang and Dalhousie University Postdoc Lara Cornejo write about their experience gathering a group of...

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