Canada's Food Guide may be less accurate for seniors
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 成人VR视频: their diet may not contain enough folate, vitamin D and calcium.
The rise of vertical farming
In the contemporary agricultural landscape, interest in vertical farming is surging. This alternative to conventional methods can allow聽farmer's to cultivate crops in compact spaces, maximizing output without expanding horizontally by instead cultivating crops in vertically stacked layers or inclined surfaces. Increasing land use efficiency is critical as the world grapples with limited arable land,聽especially in urban areas.
Palm oil giants push out smallholders in Guatemala; deforestation risks remain
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% of Guatemala鈥檚 plantations are certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). High certification rates are largely attributed to plantations owned by a handful of producers, making it easier to certify large chunks of the industry, according to RSPO.
Do Wild Varieties of Crops Hold the Key To Developing More Resilient Agriculture?
As hostile weather intensifies, plant breeding focused on climate-adapted crops has taken on a sense of urgency.聽
鈥楤usiness as usual is not going to cut it鈥�: Niki Ashton on feds鈥� economic update and wildfires
As the ash settles on Canada鈥檚 record wildfire season, 鈥渂usiness as usual from the federal government is not going to cut it,鈥� NDP MP Niki Ashton told聽Canada鈥檚 National Observer.
From coursework to conservation: how students brought the pollination meadow project to life
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鈥�23 (Bioresource) and Heather Brown BSc(AgEnvSc)鈥�24.
膫rram膬t Project: harnessing Indigenous wisdom for biodiversity conservation and community well-being
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 膫rram膬t.
Bridging worlds: the Northern Research Knowledges Lab's collaborative approach to conservation in Canada's North
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,聽under the leadership of Dr. Murray Humphries,聽are redefining how scientific research is conducted.
The hidden value of nature: enhancing our well-being
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 成人VR视频 Department of Natural Resource Sciences PhD candidate Jackie Hamilton directs her research.
Teaching biodiversity at Macdonald Campus
Dr. Murray Humphries聽(PhD鈥�01), a passionate wildlife biology professor at the Macdonald Campus, spends his days immersed in the fascinating world of biodiversity鈥攖he colorful, complex tapestry of life on Earth. At the Macdonald Campus, we don't just study this diversity, we celebrate it.
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.
Raw pet food, cattle linked to drug-resistant salmonella outbreak affecting mainly kids
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.