On June 2, Agri-food Data Canada (ADC) presented its Spring Launch event at the University of Guelph, spotlighting cutting-edge developments in agricultural data management and analysis. The event held at the Arboretum drew a diverse audience of researchers and data enthusiasts, all keen to lern more about ADC's efforts to construct a robust framework for data-driven research.
Dr. Lucas Alcantara, Manager of Research Centre Data, presented the work he developed for the Ontario Dairy Research Centre Data Portal, from optimizing IT infrastructure, to building data integration pipelines and an all-new web application. Together with students Anna Schwanke and Marijke Boerefyn, Dr. Alcantara demonstrated how the portal effectively enables smooth access to a diverse array of research data. The portal not only facilitates collaboration among stakeholders but also expedites scientific progress in the agri-food domain.