A survey finds producers prefer outcome-based incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as tax credits and non-financial incentives such as improved extension services
Canadian farmers want a clear, common definition for sustainable agriculture and its associated practices, according to a recent survey from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. That would make it easier to navigate the programs and incentives available to encourage widespread adoption of those practices, said comments from those who participated in the survey. CAPI managing […] Read moreTag Archives sustainable agriculture — page 2
U.S. ag department pays farmers to preserve grasslands
North of the border, the federal government subsidizes producers to plant cover crops and practise rotational grazing
Agriculture Canada has said the fund is designed to support farmers in adopting beneficial management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases.
G7 ministers talk food security
Canadian agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the food supply chain, sustainable agriculture, innovation and open trade were all on the agenda.
Federal climate action fund ‘oversubscribed’
Officials say program has been popular among farmers, but discussion of how to recognize early adopters still to come
OTTAWA — The federal government’s incentives to encourage adoption of sustainable agricultural practices ideally won’t be needed as farmers incorporate those practices long term. Agents that deliver the On Farm Climate Action Fund, which include 13 organizations across Canada, said the incentives are designed to draw in those who were sitting on the fence about […] Read more
Sustainability index seen as way to protect market access
Agriculture sector urged to take the environmental, social and governance movement seriously as it is adopted globally
Sustainability may be a fuzzy concept for Canada’s agriculture and food sector but if the country is to meet fierce competition for global markets it had best get it figured out, said food industry analyst David McInnes. “We think Canada is one of the safest most sustainable food systems on the planet,” he said. But […] Read more
Sustainable agriculture strategy needs farm input
The federal government has released a discussion document for the development of a sustainable agriculture strategy. Wading through all the buzzwords and motherhood statements is rather tedious, but the document does provide some insight into government thinking and how future programs are likely to unfold. Let’s start with some positives, some praiseworthy statements amidst all […] Read more
Wheat growers flag concerns over ag strategy
At least one farm organization has concerns about the federal government’s planned national sustainable agriculture strategy. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association said the online consultation toward the strategy could signal more intrusive regulations. The organization said the replacement for what was originally known as a Green Plan for agriculture comes after the carbon tax […] Read more
Canada moves to develop sustainable ag strategy
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Agriculture Canada will co-chair the committee set up to develop the plan
Work has begun on a national strategy to position Canadian agriculture as a world leader in sustainability. Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced Dec. 12 the launch of online consultations and an advisory committee to develop the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. This was formerly referred to as the Green Agricultural Plan. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture […] Read more
Agriculture sector works on sustainability index
Initiative will measure four aspects of sustainability: the environment, economy, food integrity and societal well-being
Yale and Columbia universities aren’t big fans of Canadian agriculture. The two institutions run the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), which rates the sustainability performance of nations in a range of categories, like biodiversity, species protection and fish stocks. In the sustainable agriculture category, the EPI ranks Canada 64th in the world. That’s below China and […] Read more
OECD ag ministers pledge resiliency
Agriculture ministers from member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development agreed earlier this month to a vision to transform agriculture and food systems to be more resilient and sustainable. The Paris meeting of the OECD, co-chaired by Canadian Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and New Zealand minister Damien O’Connor, was the first for […] Read more
