Should agriculture’s decreases in carbon emissions be based on intensity of use per unit of food, or measured in the total volume of reductions? That’s the crux of a philosophical […] Read more
Tag Archives greenhouse gas emissions
Debating carbon decrease priorities
There’s debate among agriculture organizations on how to measure the sector’s contributions
Reduced fertilizer emissions possible through incentives
Better application technology, more widespread 4R management and better understanding of nutrient availability are vital
Major reductions in fertilizer-based greenhouse gas emissions are possible through 4R nutrient management, according to research from the University of Guelph. However, such reductions require growers to understand what nutrients […] Read more
Are greenhouse gas emission reduction goals too costly?
Reducing fertilizer use might be a tough target without cutting production and incomes, says industry
Glacier FarmMedia – A recent report prepared by accounting firm Meyers Norris Penny says Canadian farmers could lose $48 billion over the next eight years if the federal government moves […] Read more
Provincial rule changes could boost biodigesters
Ontario regulations will allow for more off-farm materials to be used in digesters
It may become easier to install and use on-farm biodigesters due to recent regulatory changes implemented by the Ontario government. The annual volume allowance has quadrupled and limitations on types […] 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 […] Read more
An unclear Clean Fuel Standard
Farmers wary of potential for lost acres, inadequate credit system
Canada’s Clean Fuel Standard act – intended to achieve a reduction of 30 million tonnes of annual greenhouse gas emissions in fuel and energy – includes restrictions on land use […] Read more
Hog manure treatment could limit need for manure pits
Canadian technology separates manure into water, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus
Solugen, a Quebec-based company, is testing a manure separation technology on a hog farm. Widespread implementation of the technology could limit the need for manure pits. The technology was invented […] Read more
Yara executive touts fertilizer as greenhouse gas solution
Company believes more efficient production will avoid destroying forests for extra cropland, but other groups disagree
Fertilizer companies can do more good than bad when it comes to combatting greenhouse gases, according to Yara’s chief executive officer. Svein Tore Holsether said agriculture is responsible for one-quarter […] Read more
Opinion: Senate report calls for agriculture carbon off-set credits
Capital Letters with Kelsey Johnson of iPolitics
The Senate forestry and agriculture committee says the federal government should develop a series of carbon offset credits for the Canadian agriculture industry as well as exempt all on-farm heating […] Read more
Ontario proposal aims to double ethanol blend in fuel
Government move would boost corn market in the province
An Ontario government proposal could dramatically increase the amount of Ontario corn going into ethanol production and help bring consistency to the basis price for corn in the province. The […] Read more