Trent Farm Research Centre

Joly announces $50 million investment in Canadian food innovation from federal government

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter01 mins

The Canadian government announced a $50 million investment for innovation in the country’s food sector at a press conference at Trent University’s experimental research farm on Thursday, October 15th. Federal industry minister Mélanie Joly was joined by Peterborough MP Emma Harrison and Dana McCauley, CEO of the Canadian Food Innovation Network, to deliver the news….

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Trent Research Farm open house showcases student agriculture innovations

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter01 mins

On Wednesday, August 5th, Trent University’s department of Environment and Life Sciences welcomed visitors to its second annual Farm Research Centre Open House. In August of 2025 the university unveiled its Lightbody Drive Shed, the first of the new facilities at the site, constructed with funds from Trent’s Momentous Campaign. This year they invited donors,…

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