Glacier FarmMedia – A U.S. study has found that weeds will likely deepen the negative impact of climate change on corn yields, says a scientist. Such results likely extend to […] Read more
Weeds may compound effects of climate change impact
Study says corn yields are expected to be reduced as weeds compete for fewer water resources in the American Midwest
International campaign calls for end to food animal use
Plant Based Treaty initiative asks national governments to transition away from food animal production
Glacier FarmMedia – Environmental and animal rights activists have launched an international campaign to halt what they see as the harmful impact of meat, dairy and egg farming on the […] Read more
Carbon sink efforts in a race against time
Industry has less than 10 years to make major technological changes as it attempts to meet emission reduction targets
Glacier FarmMedia – It’s theoretically possible to turn Canadian agriculture into a net carbon sink for emissions as early as 2030, but producers would have to quickly overcome numerous challenges, […] Read more
Farm groups form carbon coalition
The potential of much higher carbon taxes has caused concern
Glacier FarmMedia – Proposed federal carbon tax hikes seen as a threat to farmers have prompted the formation of a national coalition to oppose the carbon plan. “I think it […] Read more
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