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Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting

Published: 24 September 2025

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a major global issue affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley. It occurs when grains begin to germinate on the plant before harvest due to environmental triggers...

Evolution of Canadian agriculture and need for sustainable solutions

Published: 19 March 2025

In the Hill Times, Saji George, Associate Professor in ɬ﷬'s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, argues that with the right investments in research, innovation, and...

For this B.C. beekeeper and Mac Campus alumna, gathering groceries is sweet and sustainable

Published: 30 June 2025

In a recent article for their What's In My Cart? series, the Globe and Mail profiles 72-year-old Julia Common, a beekeeper based in Delta, B.C. She says she was hooked on bees the first time her...

New Pathy Fellow from ɬ﷬'s Macdonald Campus will focus on sustainable farming with Élèves des champs

Published: 22 May 2025

Two new ɬ﷬ graduates have won Pathy Fellowships, including one graduate from ɬ﷬'s Macdonald Campus. The $50,000 award recognizes young leaders who have innovative approaches to...

Margaret A. Gilliam Lecture Series in Food Security

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 10:00to11:30

Safeguarding the Food Chain: Advances in Mycotoxin Monitoring, Risk Assessment, and Mitigation Strategies...

Pascal Thériault warns consumers to be on the lookout for misleading Canadian labels

Published: 11 August 2025

Canned soup giant Campbell's has come under fire for engaging in "maple washing" — a marketing tactic where foreign-made products are falsely associated with Canada through the use of maple leaves...

Ghana's Cocoa Price Surge: A Bitter Truth for Chocolate Lovers

Published: 12 August 2025

Last week, La Presse reporters spoke to agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault about a recent price surge of 62.58% for Ghanaian cocoa, a move aimed at supporting its struggling farmers. This...

Extended deadline: Macdonald Campus Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

Thursday, July 31, 2025

We are pleased to have extended the deadline to submit a nomination for the Macdonald Campus Distinguished Young Alumni Award!/macdonaldCategory: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences...

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