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 …
Environment
Blogs that combine agriculture with an environmental focus
EEFs vs Traditional Fertilizers
Are We Subsidizing the Right Solution? By: Danielle Dyok University of Saskatchewan student EEF Subsidies In a world where environmental sustainability is at the forefront …
Environmental Biotechnology Greenwashing
On June 20th, 2024, The Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 (Bill C-59) came into effect. The Bill covers a wide range of issues, including …
Agricultural Plastics and the Challenge of Permanence
In less than a year, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC) will require reports on the quantity of plastic produced or imported to Canada for 2024. …
Trade-Offs Between Food Production and Biodiversity
In a perfect world, food production would have no impact or cost on the environment or biodiversity. However, this world only exists in fairytales and …
Fossil Fuels: Is Agriculture Accommodating Reduced Dependence?
Agriculture Myth Busting The Canadian government has spent years reworking their federal environmental frameworks to accommodate changing sustainability standards. In 2023 for instance, as the …
Turning Green Coconut into Green Fuel
Ethanol Production from Coconut Husk Biomass By Dr. Luíza Favaratto Global scenario on climate change Modern transportation, with approximately 1.47 billion vehicles worldwide, propels …
Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture in Saskatchewan Through Local Innovations
By Elisabeta Lika The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan recently conducted an in-depth study on the carbon footprint of …
A Field of Waves: How Opinion is Shaping Canadian Aquaculture
Throughout this series, I’ve discussed the value of fish to Canada and how our institutions ensure product safety. As a result of that research, I …
Soil Health: Can Agriculture Be a Positive Influence?
Agriculture Myth Busting Agriculture needs soil. Not dirt, soil. The difference between dirt and soil should be on either end of the land spectrum but, …