Agriculture is the major emitter of nitrous oxide, researchers say
The 4Rs of nutrient stewardship can decrease emissions of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) anywhere from 20 to 40 per cent, according to research out of the University of Manitoba. “The vast majority of the nitrous oxide that is emitted is from agriculture,” said Mario Tenuta, professor of soil ecology at the University of
Atrazine is the most common weed killer found in Quebec surface water, which prompted the research
Government researchers say the broad use of neonicotinoids should be closely examined
New CropLife head says he will focus on dealing with other countries, farm groups and the food industry
Former cabinet minister Ted Menzies brushes off accusations that he intends to use his political connections as president and CEO of CropLife Canada to influence former colleagues. Menzies recently resigned as MP for the southern Alberta riding of McLeod to succeed Lorne Hepworth, a former Saskatchewan agriculture minister, who retires next year. CropLife represents Canada’s
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