Canada Farming
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Farmers closer to carbon pricing exemptions after House passes billThe bill was introduced in February 2022 and would not exempt farmers from the carbon price for activities performed off-site. It will now be debated in the Senate.CanadaMar 30, 2023
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Ottawa’s goal to cut emissions from fertilizer use may take longer, farm groups sayGovernment figures suggest fertilizer accounts for a growing share of the 10 per cent of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions that come from agriculture.CanadaNov 3, 2022
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Indoor agriculture has sustainable potential to feed Canada, others, year round: expertsExperts and sector insiders say the indoor agriculture industry has the potential to feed Canadians more reliably and maybe more sustainably.CanadaOct 28, 2022
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Ottawa’s emissions targets for fertilizer use unrealistic, industry report arguesAccording to the federal government, the agriculture sector has generated approximately 10 per cent of Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions annually since 1990.CanadaSep 7, 2022
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Concerns grow for Canada’s 2022 crop yields with seeding off to slow startCanadian farmers are under pressure to produce a strong crop this year as the war in Ukraine drives global fears about food security.CanadaJun 3, 2022
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Critics say federal support for Canadian farmers puts ‘water on a grease fire’The federal government made changes to Canada's Advance Payments Program in April but farmers and economists say there are downfalls to the current aid available.CanadaMay 6, 2022
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Farmers look to capture carbon as warnings of climate shocks grow louderSome Canadian farmers are making sustainable changes in their fields following dire climate change reports.EnvironmentAug 11, 2019
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Prison farm supporter worries new Kingston farms may exploit prison labourA former supporter of the prison farms is afraid the new programs will harm the prisoners and animals, rather than help them.Jun 7, 2019
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