Should we fear cadmium? Comments from Mathieu Leduc

Published: 30 June 2025

French doctors are raising the alarm about rising exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal found in phosphate fertilizers. Cadmium is a known carcinogen linked to kidney damage, bone disease, and...

Seeds of Innovation: GEFSES Symposium Bridges Continents Through Genome Editing

Published: 30 July 2025

In March 2025, the GEFSES program hosted its annual international symposium, "Harnessing Genome Editing for Resilient Agriculture," in Ludhiana, India. The event was held in collaboration with...

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 91

Published: 17 March 2025

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research...

Are you paying more than before to buy Canadian? Experts say it's complicated

Published: 16 April 2025

Some items from quintessentially Canadian brands have jumped in price at a Loblaws in Toronto, CBC News reports....

Former 91 Professors awarded Society of Canadian Ornithologists' Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award

Published: 11 June 2025

The Society of Canadian Ornithologists has selected Professor Emeritus David Bird and retired Associate Professor Rodger Titman, who both taught for many years in 91's Department of...

Sacrifice Zones: Life along the fenceline between the land and industry

Published: 22 July 2025

In a recent article exploring the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous fenceline communities in Canada—residential areas that sit next to facilities that emit...

How peer learning improved agricultural technology adoption in Tanzania

Published: 22 May 2025

As mobile phones proliferate across the developing world, digital delivery of agricultural advice is positioned to play a transformative role in increasing agricultural productivity and improving...

The first fully automated greenhouse in Canada—comments from Pascal Thériault

Published: 17 July 2025

In Ontario, a fully automated greenhouse allows lettuce to be grown and harvested with virtually no human intervention—a first in Canada....

Evolution of Canadian agriculture and need for sustainable solutions

Published: 19 March 2025

In the Hill Times, Saji George, Associate Professor in 91's Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, argues that with the right investments in research, innovation, and...

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