Expert report imagines possible futures for this ecologically rich slice of Nova Scotia
The tidal wetlands and dykelands of the inner Bay of Fundy are critical ecosystems in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, providing essential benefits to human and non-human communities.
These ecosystems offer biodiverse habitats, protection from coastal flooding, and cultural value for Indigenous, Acadian, and other communities. However, they are increasingly threatened by climate change, making their management more complex and their future uncertain.
How the Spike in Farmland Prices is Affecting Canadian Farmers
The spike in farmland prices has boosted the equity of farmers all across Canada. Are farmers leveraging this new-found equity to generate new business opportunities or farm wealth?
The ROI on DNA: Gene Editing a Game Changer for Farmers
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently approved gene editing for use in breeding new crop varieties, meaning plant breeders can now apply the technology to their work. Gene editing has the potential to quickly develop new varieties with greater accuracy in targeting traits such as drought and disease resistance, with promising agronomic and trade implications for farmers.
AI for data analysis in agriculture
In the not-so-far-off future, artificial intelligence could help farmers analyze data to make decisions and improve their outputs.
Mac alum named Agriculture in the Classroom Executive Director
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has named Mathieu Rouleau as their new executive director.
India's millet revival: How the once-neglected seed is making a comeback
Millet, once a staple in Indian cooking and agriculture before being superseded by rice, is at the centre of a massive promotional campaign launched by the Indian government.
Charles Vincent inducted into the Quebec Agricultural Hall of Fame
Photo: La Terre de Chez Nous
The crème de la crème of the agricultural world gathered in the grand ballroom of the Château Frontenac on October 21 to honor three new inductees to the Quebec Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Tributes were paid to André D. Beaudoin, Charles Vincent and Réjean Vermette (pictured above from left to right), under the watchful eye of the dignitaries in attendance, including the provincial Minister of Agriculture, André Lamontagne.
A flood of ideas from McGill’s Brace Water Centre
Located on Macdonald Campus, many would mistake the Brace Water Centre's unassuming office for a private residence. Yet looks can be deceiving – for not only does the Centre boast an extraordinary history, it’s also associated with some of the University’s most exciting scientific researchers.
Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds
As climate change intensifies extreme heat, farms are becoming less hospitable to nesting birds, a new study found. That could be another barrier to maintaining rapidly eroding biodiversity that also provides benefits to humans, including farmers who get free pest control when birds eat agricultural pests.
McGill establishes research chair to address climate change in the North
As Canadians experience a year of record-breaking wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, experts are warning that these conditions will persist and likely intensify over the coming decades as we experience the escalating effects of climate change and global warming. These impacts are being felt even more acutely in northern regions of the planet, where temperatures are rising at four times the global rate.
From AI to robot butchers, automating the meat packing industry is not cut-and-dried
Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics are reshaping many parts of the economy, and experts say the meat-processing sector could benefit from improved technology to overcome labour shortages, improve food safety and remain competitive against alternatives like plant-based proteins.
2023 Distinguished Alumni announced
Congratulations to Marc Bieler DipAgr’58, BA’64, Nicolas Chatel-Launay BSc(AgEnvSc)’14 and B. Pratyusha Chennupati MSc’13 who will receive Macdonald Distinguished Alumni Awards at the Homecoming Lunch on Saturday, October 21.
Social environments are important determinants of nutritional risk among older-aged adults
According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition by a team including Associate Professor Daiva Nielsen and other researchers from McGill's School of Human Nutrition, a supportive social environment may protect against nutritional risk among middle and older-aged adults.
Achieving alternate futures in the Anthropocene
A recent article, written by a team which includes Professor Elena Bennett in McGill’s Department of Natural Resource Sciences, explores the challenges of the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch defined by humans' colossal impact on the environment.
Your 2023 guide to chasing fall foliage across Quebec
Across Quebec, we're already seeing leaves start to transition from bright summery greens to the burnished, coppery hues of Fall—but the changes aren’t happening because the days are chillier.