Agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced Feb. 22 that a large chunk of that money will go to the prairie provinces and farmers who adopt rotational grazing, cover crops and nitrogen management.
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Feds fund climate change initiatives for agriculture

Twelve agricultural organizations across Canada will deliver nearly $183 million on behalf of the federal government to farmers who adopt beneficial management practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced Feb. 22 that a large chunk of that money will go to the prairie provinces and farmers who adopt rotational grazing, cover […] Read more

Rotational grazing, interior cross fencing, and water system infrastructure are among the practices to be covered by the program. | File photo

Greenhouse gas project focuses on farms

The federal government plans to spend $182 million to help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including $40 million for a 26-month project in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW) will lead the group overseeing the project, which will encourage and financially support producers who adopt rotational grazing, improve nutrient management and use […] Read more