greenhouse gases

CFIB adds support to farmers worried about federal proposals on reducing fertilizer use

Aug 5, 2022 | 1:57pm

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is showing support for farmers worried about federal proposals on fertilizer use. The CFIB is imploring the federal government not to mandate reductions in fertilizer emissions. The government is currently conducting consultations on its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from nitrogen fertilizer by 30 percent by 2030. […]

Ottawa creates 9 new living labs across Canada to fight greenhouse gases on the farm

Jul 15, 2022 | 10:19am

  Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has announced creation of nine new living labs across Canada at a cost of 54 million dollars. The living labs are designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions on the farm and strengthen the climate resiliency of Canada’s food system. The first new projects will be in Saskatchewan, B.C., […]

NFU raises some concerns about Ottawa greenhouse gas reduction plan

Apr 1, 2022 | 2:54pm

The National Farmers Union says Ottawa’s 2030 emissions reduction plan has some flaws. In some cases, the NFU says the federal government has taken some large strides, including a commitment to work with farmers to reduce emissions from fertilizer use by 30 percent. However, NFU climate committee Chair Stuart Oke is concerned Ottawa is projecting […]

NFU releases report on farm-related greenhouse gas emissions

Mar 25, 2022 | 10:17am

  The National Farmers Union has released a comprehensive view of greenhouse gas emissions from Canadian agriculture. NFU director of Climate Crisis Policy and Action, Darrin Qualman,  says a detailed view of emissions is needed to form a foundation for on-farm actions to reduce emissions and for government actions to provide incentives for those actions. […]

Researchers explore use of willow tree leaves to feed livestock

Oct 19, 2021 | 1:38pm

  Researchers at Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland are exploring the use of willow tree leaves to make farming more carbon-neutral. Researchers say willow trees grow easily in the UK and are used as a bioenergy crop. The latest project will use willow leaves and branches, up to 18 millimeters in diameter, and feed […]

Ottawa opens new farm clean technology program to applications

Jun 16, 2021 | 11:58am

  The federal government says the new 166 million dollar Agricultural Clean Technology Program is open to applicants. The new program provides farmers and agri-businesses with access to funding to help develop and adopt the latest clean technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It focuses on 3 priorities, green energy and energy efficiency, precision agriculture […]

Six Saskatchewan crop commissions are pushing for farmers to be rewarded for reducing greenhouse gases

Apr 22, 2021 | 5:00am

Six Saskatchewan crop commissions have submitted a joint letter to the Saskatchewan ministry of Environment on a proposed greenhouse gas offset program. The commissions say farmers have a key role in helping to reach climate change goals. Through zero-till practices, Saskatchewan farmers sequester about nine million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year. However, the […]

Sask. NDP calling for more green jobs in province

Apr 2, 2021 | 8:46am

The Saskatchewan NDP are calling for the province to create a plan to put people to work in green jobs. NDP leader Ryan Meili says that plan starts with a Saskatchewan commitment to reducing greenhouse gases and playing its part in Canada’s global commitments.  Meili wants a Saskatchewan plan that ensures funds from carbon pricing […]

Sask Soil Conservation Association seeks recognition for farmers for greenhouse gas reductions

Mar 23, 2021 | 2:18pm

  The Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association and ten producers groups all say that a carbon offset system needs to recognize zero-till and continuous cropping. The federal government’s proposed regulations use the terms ”additionality” and ”business as usual”, which would essentially exclude no-till continuous cropping from being eligible for carbon credits. Jocelyn Velestuk farms near Broadview […]

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