Hedgerows have been a critical part of the landscape in Devon, England, for a very long time. They act as shelter for livestock, buffers against inclement weather, refuge and corridors for wildlife and a connection to the area’s historical human story. In some ways, however, modern production demands and government response to environmental problems have […] Read more
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A bustle in the hedgerow
Managing hedgerows in Devon, U.K. under pressure
Lakeshore-area farmers receive conservation award
Couple awarded for their efforts to preserve soil and water
Lakeshore-area farm couple Clayton Armstrong and Susan Iatonna are recipients of the latest Essex Region Conservation Authority Conservation Farm Award. Armstrong and Iatonna were lauded for a number of actions in pursuit of greener production. The award is given to farmers who display a range of environmentally minded farming practices. The award was presented at […] Read more
The debate over ‘forever chemicals’
Much of the issue revolves around detection versus toxicity
The term “forever chemicals” to describe poly/perfluorinated akyl substances (PFAS) does more to alarm than inform. That’s the contention of Dr. Scott Mabury, which he provided during the Southwest Agricultural Conference at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus earlier this month. Why it matters: PFAS chemicals have generated debate and discussion ranging from demands for […] Read more
Getting schooled on animal agriculture
CAPI report looks to set firmer animal agriculture background for policymakers
Glacier FarmMedia – A new report commissioned by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) seeks to educate policymakers about the impact of animal agriculture at economic, social and environmental levels. The report, called “Forces Impacting Animal Agriculture In Canada: A Synthesis,” delves into issues surrounding beef, dairy and poultry production in the country and how […] Read more
Feds ask for public input on standards for municipal waste to be used for fertilizer
Municipal biosolids contain chemicals that don’t degrade, are toxic to humans, environment
The federal government is asking for public input as it prepares to implement interim rules for municipal wastes imported into Canada or sold as fertilizer.
Government looks for ways to cut cattle’s methane emissions
Ottawa announces Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge
Glacier FarmMedia – Ottawa is making $12 million available to help find ways to reduce methane emissions from cow-calf, dairy and feedlot operations. The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge is part of the federal government’s plan to reduce overall methane emissions 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 and to be net-zero by […] Read more
Biden backs ethanol industry on low-emission aviation fuel tax credits
Aviation is seen as one of the few routes to increase ethanol demand amid rising electric vehicle sales
Reuters - The Biden administration said on Friday it will recognize a methodology favored by the ethanol industry in guidance to companies looking to claim tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a pivotal win for the politically powerful U.S. corn lobby.
Twice-amended Bill C-234 clears Senate
The bill will return to the House of Commons for further debate
A bill to exempt fuel for grain drying from the price on carbon has cleared the Senate and returns to the House of Commons with two amendments.
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.
Turning food and farm byproducts into compostable fibres
Company is using the fibres to create more sustainable menstrual products
A Canadian start-up that makes compostable fibres out of farm and food byproducts has won The Green Pursuit, a national sustainability and innovation challenge hosted by Dairy Farmers of Canada and Bioenterprise Canada. Why it matters: The global menstrual product market, estimated to be a $67.8 billion industry, is an opportunity to provide women with […] Read more
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