Antimicrobial Resistance: Risk for the Beef Industry
By: Dusty Bennett University of Saskatchewan student Antibiotics have long been relied on to treat various diseases, but the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) …
Agriculture
Are we Barking up the Wrong Tree?
Explore the delicate balance between agriculture and deforestation in Laura’s #USASK #AgPolicy blog. Discover how forests act as carbon sinks, the impacts of deforestation on biodiversity and climate, and sustainable solutions like protected areas and patterned clearing to feed a growing population while preserving our planet.
Safeguarding Saskatchewan
The Importance of Water Supply Rights and Management By: Trista Hamilton University of Saskatchewan student Stable water supply rights are essential for social, environmental, economic, …
Misleading the Public about the Benefits of the Green Revolution
Activist lies about Green Revolution’s success In the past few years, many environmental and academic activists have been undermining the work of Norman Borlaug and …
Grasspea Project in Quebec: Securing Fund for Resilient Agriculture
By Priyanka Gupta Quebec’s agricultural sector is evolving with a focus on diversifying crops to enhance food security, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability. One promising …
What’s your Beef with Beef?
The Future of Lab-Cultured Meats in Canada By: Noelle Caouette University of Saskatchewan student What is Lab-Cultured Meat? Lab-cultured meat is an up-and-coming alternative to …
What is Canada’s Bioeconomy Strategy?
What is a Bioeconomy? The term bioeconomy refers to economic activities based on the production of biological-based products. The definition is broad and somewhat ambiguous, …
Superweeds: The Canadian Prairie Experience with Herbicide Resistant Weeds
Unwanted weeds within farmers’ fields is not a new problem, but it is still one of the greatest challenges farmers face on a yearly basis. …
Full Steam Ahead (or not)
Canadian Crop Producers Need More Railway Movement By: Jakin Lawrence University of Saskatchewan student Canadian agriculture producers heavily rely on railway to export their products …
Organic Yields to Fall Further Behind Conventional Crops
A lack of sufficient nutrient application and the limited ability to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases, results in organic crop yields lagging behind conventional …