Comparing the climate impact of grass-fed versus grain-fed beef isn’t straightforward, according to panelists at the Guelph Organic Conference. A recent study claimed grain-fed beef has less of a carbon […] Read more
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Conference panelist questions research favouring grain-finished beef
Ted Zettel says carbon sequestration from pasture should give grass-fed the nod
Consider nutritional value of meat when comparing carbon footprints
Science Notes: Study examines carbon footprint of lamb meat on a nutritional basis
The nutritional value of meat must be considered when comparing carbon footprints. That is the key message from a recent study undertaken by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, […] Read more
Opinion: ‘Wait and see’ is not a climate solution
It is more practical to act now based on what is already known, and adapt as we learn more
Fifty years ago, on a moonless night in the Fraser Canyon of British Columbia, I was trudging back to camp. As I crossed a railroad bridge, I heard the wail […] Read more
Remove carbon tax throughout food chain, says professor
University researcher tells House agriculture committee that Canada’s food security could be at risk if it isn’t competitive
Glacier FarmMedia – The head of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University says the carbon tax should be removed from all players in the food chain. Sylvain Charlebois told […] Read more
Opinion: Fertile ground needed in climate fight
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada is the latest nation to join a multinational group looking to advance efficient and novel fertilizers, known as the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium. It’s not a shocking […] Read more
Farmers demand incentives for environmental changes
A recent consultation hears that the federal government’s proposed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy must make economic sense
Glacier FarmMedia – A federal environmental strategy for the agriculture sector should be viewed through an economic lens, says a report from consultations on the proposed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. It […] Read more
Opinion: Production, productivity and climate change
Glacier FarmMedia – A tantalizing report from Farm Credit Canada recently estimated the riches that would flow if the productivity growth of the decades leading into the 21st century were to return. […] Read more
EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming
In face of farmer protests, EU weakens some recommendations related to agriculture
The European Commission recommended on Tuesday that the EU slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent by 2040, an ambitious target that will test political appetite for the region's fight against climate change ahead of EU elections.
Opinion: For want of fresh water
Fresh water is a hidden challenge and opportunity for global supply chains
Reports of lengthy shipping delays for vessels traveling through the Panama Canal this year have highlighted the critical but often overlooked role that fresh water plays across global supply chains. […] Read more
Senate votes to shorten sunset clause on beleaguered Bill C-234
NFU calls for bill to be passed, feds to incentivize clean heating technology for farm buildings
Senators voted by a 44-40 margin yesterday to shorten the sunset clause on carbon price exemption bill C-234. Senator Yuen Pau Woo introduced the amendment on Dec. 7, saying it would align it with the deadline on the Liberal government’s heating oil carbon price exemption.