10 Seasons of Student Blogs
In the fall of 2015, in his Introduction to Agricultural Policy course, Stuart assigned the research and writing of student blogs. Students were instructed to …
Environment
Blogs that combine agriculture with an environmental focus
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 …
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 …
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 …