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New research examines climate misinformation in Canada’s agri-food sector
A new study by Khondokar H. Kabir and Ataharul Chowdhury, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph, examines how Canadian agri-food professionals understand the causes and persistence of climate…
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Misinformation, Advisory Capacity and the Broader Role of EAS in Rural Resilience
University of Guelph researchers are highlighting a growing challenge for agriculture and rural communities: misinformation can weaken the advisory capacity farmers depend on during crises. In a new The Conversation article, Ataharul…
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Research Highlights Growing Social Media Disengagement in Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector
Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury and Kabir were interviewed by John Greig to discuss their research on social media disengagement and misinformation. The article was published in Farmtario, read more Misinformation, polarization drive agriculture…
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The Best Paper 2025 Award
One of the Dr. Chowdhury’s co-authored paper, “Trustworthy AI: AI developers’ lens to implementation challenges and opportunities,” has received the 2025 Best Paper Award from Data and Information Management. Congratulations to the…
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Uduak Shared her insight during a webinar organized by Universities Canada
At a recent Learning & Sharing Webinar organized by Universities Canada for IDRA recipients, Uduak had the opportunity to share on her research. Uduak is a third-year PhD candidate in Rural Studies…
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Dr. Mahatab Uddin participated as a Lead Author of Working Group III of the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment
One of our team members, Dr. Mahatab Uddin, participated in the event as a Lead Author of Working Group III of the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report (AR7). He joined more than six…
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How does misinformation influence the digital agri-food advisory service? Multi-stakeholder Perspectives from Sri Lanka
New Publication Alert: How does misinformation influence the digital agri-food advisory service? Multi-stakeholder Perspectives from Sri Lanka Full article This is another out of a series of upcoming publications from our agri-food,…
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Misinformed and Underprepared: How Misinformation Undermines Climate Adaptation and Food Security in the Global South
By Nasir Khan, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Guelph, Canada Climate change is not a distant threat in the Global South; it is a lived reality. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and more…
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My ESEE 2025 Experience
I captured this photo while visiting the Douro region. A view both captivating and serene in one breath. I was in Vila Real, Portugal, attending the 27th European Seminar on Extension &…
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Sultana Yeasmin Defended Thesis on Misinformation and Participation of Young People With Disabilities
Sultana Yeasmin defended her thesis on “The Influence of Misinformation on the Participation of Rural Young People with Disabilities (PWD) in Agriculture in Bangladesh.” Her work contributes to the critical research areas…
