Reducing methane emissions from cattle likely depends on more than one strategy, a researcher told the Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada. Dr. Cecile Martin from the Université Clermont Auvergne in France said feeding strategies and phenotypic selection both have roles to play. Why it matters: Strategies have emerged over the years to combat methane emissions, […] Read more
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Reducing methane can benefit livestock
A combination of strategies is focus of new research
N-inhibitors aid in greenhouse gas reduction
Weather and field conditions impact year-to-year effectiveness
Research from the University of Guelph indicates the application of nitrogen inhibitors can help farmers significantly reduce their emissions. While such products can differ in consistency across various growing conditions, their medium- and long-term impacts can still have a major effect. Why it matters: Governments are pushing the reduction of climate change-inducing gases and inhibiting […] Read more
How the private sector can boost agriculture’s role in carbon markets
Agriculture is emerging as a key sector for generating carbon offsets that will help companies and countries meet their net-zero targets. Carbon markets are also a pathway to incentivize farmers to adopt practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance carbon storage in soils and vegetation. In Canada, Alberta farmers were the first to gain […] Read more
Opinion: U.S., Canada have same challenge selling green policies
Like Canada, emissions from American farm operations continue to move in the wrong direction
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and United States President Joe Biden are fighting the same fight in trying to get farmers on board with ambitious climate plans. Industry groups in both countries say efforts are already being made to reduce emissions. That is true in many instances, but as was pointed out in a recent Canadian […] Read more
NDP introduces soil health bill
Bill C-290 proposes to rebuild soil capacity
A bill being introduced by the NDP vows to help fight food insecurity and support farmers. MP and NDP agriculture critic Alistair MacGregor introduced a private member’s bill to create a National Soil Health Strategy for Canada. Why it matters: A bill to promote soil conservation could help rebuild soils by giving farmers new tools, […] Read more
Letters: Airline subsidies make no sense if serious about the environment
An open letter to the minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: Dear Minister Bibeau, The $6.9 billion in support announced for Air Canada is assisting the industry most guilty of polluting the environment, while at the same time the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister are severely discriminating against the farmers of Canada by imposing […] Read more
Federal budget plays to mixed reviews from ag groups
Funding for green initiatives, carbon pricing rebate plan hailed
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) says it is “pleased” the 2021 federal budget included some of the recommendations it had made. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s first budget, released April 19, included significant spending to help producers transition to a greener economy and cited agriculture as a foundational pillar of Canada’s future. “CFA will be […] Read more
Opinion: Following science, not ideology, critical in carbon debate
The march to some sort of agricultural carbon economy is on and it’s integral that we get it right if we go down this road. Policy can’t be driven by politics and ideology. Unfortunately, the science of carbon sequestration continues to be fuzzy, which leaves open the opportunity for opinion to guide the policy. There […] Read more
Mechanism identified to protect crop reproduction from heat stress
Science Notes: Climate change to impact crop yields
As temperatures rise due to global warming, the need to protect plants from stressful conditions has increased. Stress can cause a loss in yield and cause further impact economically. A consortium led by the University of Warwick has successfully identified two proteins that protect crops from stress, which is key in safeguarding food production. Plant […] Read more
Top court upholds federal carbon pricing policy
Farm groups, fearing unsustainable costs, press for next steps
Calgary/Ottawa | Reuters — Canada’s Supreme Court ruled in favour of the federal government’s carbon pricing policy on Thursday, upholding a central pillar of Prime Minister Justin’s Trudeau’s climate plan and infuriating some provinces that opposed it. The country’s top court said climate change is a threat to Canada as a whole and upheld the […] Read more
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