Dr. Nuria Morfin | CTV News
The Chair of the BC-TTP Steering Committee, Dr. Nuria Morfin, was recently featured on CTV News, where she discussed the essential role honey bees play in supporting Canadian agriculture, food security, and the economy through crop pollination. During the interview, she highlighted the growing challenges facing honey bee populations, including diseases, pests, and other environmental stressors that threaten colony health. Dr. Morfin also spoke about the research she is leading at the University of Manitoba, which focuses on monitoring the prevalence of key honey bee diseases and pests, improving early detection, and developing science-based management strategies to help beekeepers protect their colonies. Her work aims to strengthen honey bee health and resilience while supporting the long-term sustainability of Canada's beekeeping and agricultural industries.
Reference:
CTV News. (2026, July 18). New research aims to protect honeybees and strengthen Canadian agriculture. https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/new-research-aims-to-protect-honeybees-and-strengthen-canadian-agriculture/