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Press & Announcements

News from The Simpson Centre & coverage of our research in the media.

Listen (in French only) to The Simpson Centre's Director, Guillaume Lhermie, weigh in on the B.C. ostrich culling and use of professional shooters by the CFIA. Listen to the Interview.



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Explore Further.

Our research in the media.

UCalgary develops tech to power an agricultural revolution

Learn more about the future of agriculture at Creating Tomorrow in collaboration with the Calgary Stampede.

The Simpson Centre bolsters efforts to strengthen ethical beef labelling in Canada

Researchers collaborate with Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef to help consumers make informed choices.

UCalgary research highlights benefits of rotational grazing

Method advances sustainable agriculture by enhancing plant productivity and improving soil health.

Many Alberta farmers found relief after staring down drought. But the story doesn’t end there.

Province's south has endured several dry years and the environment is dynamic.

Farmers want data strategy

Canadian Federation of Agriculture presses governments for national plan amid major transition.

New report says Canada’s beef exports have potential to expand profits

A new report published Wednesday by the University of Calgary says there is still “considerable potential” to maximize beef exports in the province by expanding international trade.

How the public plays a role in keeping Alberta’s crops watered, livestock hydrated

Part of the solution to preserving Alberta's "water wealth" is improved public understanding of where our water comes from, and how the water system works. 

New program that aims to demystify complexities of food system

Bank of Montreal funding brings together experts from life sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Connecting funding, research, and policy to ensure Canadian agricultural sustainability

MITACS and Canadian agriculture sector fund the future of agri-food research.


Past Coverage

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In the Media

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Interviews with The Simpson Centre

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Dans les médias

La couverture médiatique francophone