
Tag Archives Environmental issues

Private sector push will give farmers carbon opportunities
Companies like MacDonald’s and Maple Leaf foods will likely partner with farmers to offset emissions

Oat ‘milk’ gets high marks
It’s now the fastest-growing dairy alternative in the U.S.

Manitoba government proclaims Watershed District Act
District members had expressed concern that act would be delayed, complicating plans
Editorial: Corporate interest makes sustainability in agriculture tangible
Editor’s Take: Charting a different path for Canadian ag

Rethinking the Green Revolution
Canada needs to ‘swing for the fences’ and transform its agriculture, says a new discussion paper

Farm groups say ‘Harvest from Hell’ underlines need for carbon tax relief
Fuels used for this operation have not been exempted from the federal carbon tax

Maple Leaf Foods goes carbon neutral
The move positions the Canadian company as a global leader

Technology eases farming ‘drudgery’ and risk as climate threats grow
Farming technological innovations can make the work more secure and appealing around the world

Climate anxiety support groups spawned
Many say climate uncertainty is beginning to harm their mental health
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