Highlights of the ICABR’s 28th Conference
From June 11-14, I had the pleasure of attending the International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research (ICABR) Conference. This conference is the premiere conference on …
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2023 Year in Review – A Win for Science
From a science perspective, the 21st century started strong. The Human Genome was newly sequenced, offering glimpses of future cures and treatments. Products developed through …
2023 Canada Food Price Report
Marginal Increase in Food Prices Predicted The 2023 Canada Food Price Report is the 14th report that provides Canadians with insights on what to anticipate …
Much Ado About Nothing: The difference between consumer stated and revealed preferences
Our desire for deals It often seems that everyone wants something for free. If they’re not able to get it for free, they then prefer …
Information Accountability: The Importance of Accuracy on Social Media
Misinformation & Disinformation Misinformation is defined as incorrect statements or falsehoods – being excusably mistaken in what one views as factual. Its more cynical sidekick, …
The Launch of Another Academic Year
The start of classes in September signals that the days of summer are quickly coming to a close, the leaves will soon be changing colours …
Another Successful Year of SAIFood Blogs!
It’s hard to believe that we’re in the final days of June and summer holidays await in just a few days. However, the warm, sunny …
Neonicotinoids and Honeybees: Are agricultural chemicals harming honeybees?
A meta-analysis of field experiment data Pollinators play a crucial role in the production of food crops. While many crops are open pollinated, meaning they …
The Difference Between Academics and Activists
Academics Accept Evidence, Activists Reject It Development of the empirical knowledge process In the 1660s, Robert Boyle advocated that the use of repeated experiments …
Outcomes from COP-15 on Biodiversity: Competent Agreement or Cop-Out?
An estimated 18,000 people attended the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that …