No longer a problem of the future, the climate crisis is now driving devastating real-world impacts here in Canada and worldwide.

Classified as: MSEG, mcgill feeding mcgill, blane harvey
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Published on: 15 Mar 2024

On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 the Macdonald Campus Library opened up its Seed Library for online orders. The seed catalogue is available to McGill students, faculty, and staff on opening day. 

If you're not yet a member of the Seed Library, please fill out the registration form.

Published on: 6 Mar 2024

Each year, Lactanet recognizes top performing herds and outstanding dairy herd management based on the Herd Performance Index.  McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is very proud to share Macdonald Campus Farm’s results for 2023 and to underline the farm’s ranking:

  • 1 of 29 herds in Vaudreuil−Soulanges

  • 4 of 189 herds in the Montérégie−Ouest region

Published on: 28 Feb 2024

We are pleased to share that Evan Henry (BSc(AgEnvSc)'15, MSc (Bioresource Engineering)'16) has recently taken on the role of Associate Director at the McGill Sustainable Systems Initiative (MSSI). Evan is widely recognized and highly esteemed within the Macdonald Campus community for his active involvement in student life and his contributions to the establishment of the McGill Apicultural Association.

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Published on: 24 Jan 2024

On Wednesday November 29th, 2023, nine Macdonald Campus graduate students took on the challenge of presenting their thesis in just a few minutes at the Lister Family Engaged Science 3-Minute Thesis Competition.

With only one non-animated slide for visual support, competitors raced against the clock to explain the crucial components of their research and its importance.

Classified as: Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, 3MT Competition
Published on: 6 Dec 2023

The Macdonald Campus Dairy Unit has once again been named one of the best in the region at the 35th Agropur Club of Excellence for Milk Quality Awards.

Published on: 6 Dec 2023

It's not every day that a university assignment transforms into a real-world conservation initiative. Yet, that's precisely what happened with the Macdonald Campus Pollination Meadow project. What began as coursework evolved into an ecological marvel, all thanks to the hard work and vision of a group of Macdonald students led by Alex Kuijper Dickson BEng’23 (Bioresource) and Heather Brown BSc(AgEnvSc)’24.

Classified as: biodiversity
Published on: 29 Nov 2023

Imagine living in a world where the wisdom of Indigenous communities guides our actions towards biodiversity and human health. This isn't just a vision; it's becoming a reality through the groundbreaking initiative known as Ărramăt. This New Frontiers in Research funded project is a pioneering effort to acknowledge and amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples, empowering them to share their knowledge about the environment's role in promoting health and well-being.

Classified as: Murray Humphries
Published on: 29 Nov 2023

As the Arctic wind whistles through Canada's northern wilderness, a unique collaboration is unfolding between scientists and Indigenous communities. Graduate and Postdoctoral students in the Northern Research Knowledges Lab, under the leadership of Dr. Murray Humphries, are redefining how scientific research is conducted.

Classified as: Murray Humphries, Northern Research
Published on: 29 Nov 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 significantly enhances our well-being. This intriguing intersection is where McGill Department of Natural Resource Sciences PhD candidate Jackie Hamilton directs her research.

Published on: 29 Nov 2023

Dr. Murray Humphries (PhD’01), a passionate wildlife biology professor at the Macdonald Campus, spends his days immersed in the fascinating world of biodiversity—the colorful, complex tapestry of life on Earth. At the Macdonald Campus, we don't just study this diversity, we celebrate it.

Classified as: Murray Humphries, biodiversity
Published on: 29 Nov 2023

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

“The bottleneck right now is that farmers have data but don’t necessarily know what it means. They often need a specialist to figure it out,” says Felippe Karp, a PhD candidate in McGill's Bioresource Engineering department and member of the Precision Agriculture and Sensor Systems (PASS) research team led by Professor Viacheslav Adamchuk.

Classified as: Viacheslav Adamchuk
Published on: 20 Nov 2023

An outbreak of extensively drug-resistant salmonella has been linked to raw pet food and contact with cattle, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Classified as: Jennifer Ronholm
Published on: 15 Nov 2023

We live in the Anthropocene era. Human actions have become the major driving force behind unprecedented environmental challenges, creating delicate complexities and uncertainties about the future of the planet and humanity. Canada’s critical landscapes are not spared from these challenges, threatening the well-being of human and non-human communities that depend on them for various natural benefits. Thus, our ability to prepare, plan, and reflect for the future has never been as important to ensure that Canada’s landscapes thrive sustainably and resiliently in the Anthropocene.

Classified as: elena bennett, Gordon Hickey, Department of Natural Resource Sciences
Published on: 15 Nov 2023

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