Potential for Chickpea Production in the Northeast

Published: 31 January 2024

In a new article for The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener, Javed Sidiqi, Eric Bishop Von Wettberg and McGill Plant Science Assistant Professor Valerio Hoyos Villegas dive into the potential of...

A day of learning in the Longhouse

Published: 24 January 2024

On November 22, a delegation of McGill senior academic leaders, including Interim Vice-President (Global Engagement) and Department of Plant Science Professor Anja Geitmann, Associate Provost ...

Canada's Food Guide may be less accurate for seniors

Published: 22 January 2024

Seniors aged 65 and over who meet the recommendations of Canada's new Food Guide may not be getting enough of some important nutrients, warns a new study published by researchers at McGill...

The rise of vertical farming

Published: 22 January 2024

In the contemporary agricultural landscape, interest in vertical farming is surging. This alternative to conventional methods can allow farmer's to cultivate crops in compact spaces, maximizing...

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%...

24 Hours of Science: Activity Booklet 'From Seeds to Trees' (2024 edition)

Friday, May 3, 2024

Come discover the secrets of trees! /osasCategory: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Macdonald Campus

Activity Booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2024 edition

Friday, June 14, 2024

Come explore the buzzing world of pollinators! /osasCategory: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Macdonald Campus

Does Canada’s food guide provide adequate guidance for older adults?

Published: 8 January 2024

The latest Canada’s food guide recommendations are primarily aimed at reducing chronic disease risk, however how well does our national guide for healthy eating serve the nutritional needs of all...

Do Wild Varieties of Crops Hold the Key To Developing More Resilient Agriculture?

Published: 2 January 2024

As hostile weather intensifies, plant breeding focused on climate-adapted crops has taken on a sense of urgency. ...

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