Canada Farming

• Ottawa’s goal to cut emissions from fertilizer use may take longer, farm groups say

  Government figures suggest fertilizer accounts for a growing share of the 10 per cent of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions that come from agriculture.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022
  
• Indoor agriculture has sustainable potential to feed Canada, others, year round: experts

  Experts and sector insiders say the indoor agriculture industry has the potential to feed Canadians more reliably and maybe more sustainably.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
  
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• Ottawa’s emissions targets for fertilizer use unrealistic, industry report argues

  According to the federal government, the agriculture sector has generated approximately 10 per cent of Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions annually since 1990.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2022
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• Concerns grow for Canada’s 2022 crop yields with seeding off to slow start

  Canadian farmers are under pressure to produce a strong crop this year as the war in Ukraine drives global fears about food security.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2022
• 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.

  Canada

  May 6, 2022
• Farmers look to capture carbon as warnings of climate shocks grow louder

  Some Canadian farmers are making sustainable changes in their fields following dire climate change reports.

  Environment

  Aug 11, 2019
• Prison farm supporter worries new Kingston farms may exploit prison labour

  A former supporter of the prison farms is afraid the new programs will harm the prisoners and animals, rather than help them.

  Jun 7, 2019