Livestock Transportation & Trucking Policy for Bison
By Deanna Kitzul, University of Saskatchewan The Canadian Livestock Transportation regulations date back to 1977 before the amendment made by The Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
Sustainable
How Much Carbon is Being Stored in Saskatchewan Agricultural Soils?
Over the past 25 years, Saskatchewan farmers have shifted away from traditional land management and weed control practices such as frequent tillage and summerfallow towards …
Branding the Sustainability of Agriculture
Consumers seeking sustainably produced Canadian products Like all sectors of the economy, agriculture is constantly experiencing new things, products, technologies, ways to market, and new …
How Food Sovereignty Can Reduce Food Waste In Canada
By Stephanie Bieri, University of Saskatchewan Food sovereignty The terms food security and food sovereignty are often used interchangeably, when in fact they are quite …
Biofuel: A “Green” Technology With Complex Implications
Biofuels are liquid fuels made from biomass (plant or animal organic materials) and used primarily in transportation, which is almost entirely dependent on fossil fuels. …
Using Green Roofs to Reduce Urbanization Pollution and Environmental Damage
By: Danelle Clavelle, University of Saskatchewan student As urbanization rises, it is becoming increasingly important that we are reducing our environmental impact and finding ways …
Latin America was present at ICABR 2020
Latin America was present at ICABR 2020 The 24th edition of the ICABR conference was very different from the previous 23, to say the least. …
Using Livestock to Corral Climate Change
Livestock emit greenhouse gases, but could they also be climate change carbon savers? Climate change is real and in many instances, agriculture’s livestock is often …
Recognizing the Sustainability of Saskatchewan Farms
Over the last quarter-century, farmers have been working hard to adopt innovative and sustainable practices for their economic and environmental benefits. Two notable shifts in …
One Step Back and Two Steps Forward for Burger King
You’ve probably seen Burger King’s latest marketing video featuring Wal-Mart yodeler Mason Ramsey singing about methane emissions from cow farts and burps. The ad promotes …