Research
We work with industry, government, and academic and research institutions - both nationally and internationally - to carry out innovative research in agriculture, aquaculture, the environment, and related fields.
Our research is helping to innovate new technologies for environmental sustainability, rural growth, and bio-resource innovation in support of the agri-food and aquaculture industries.
In addition to our modern and extensive laboratories, we have a number of research facilities unique to the Atlantic region, including a 250-hectare farm, extensive pasture, field and turfgrass facilities, greenhouses, an experimental orchard and a number of outlying research facilities.
Research highlights from the Faculty of Agriculture
Meet Dal's newest Royal Society of Canada inductees
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) added two world-class researchers from HÂþ» to their esteemed ranks.  Dr. Krista Kesselring of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Dr. Stefanie Colombo of the Faculty of Agriculture.
Hossain Farid Prize for Graduate Studies in Animal Genetics or Physiology
To honour his memory and continue his legacy in ground-breaking research, Hossain’s family has established the Hossain Farid Prize for Graduate Studies in Animal Genetics or Physiology.Â
McCain Postdoctoral Fellowships
Learn more about the McCain Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sustainable Agriculture which attract recently graduated PhD scholars of superior research ability to the Faculty of Agriculture.
Deadline for receipt of applications is 15Â March 2024.
Legacy Awards winners
Two researchers, Dr. Brandon Heung and Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe received Legacy Awards for their research. The university-based awards honoured them for their outstanding work.
Read about their work and achievements.Â