Variable rate fertilizer being applied during seeding at Steckler Farm in Alberta in 2022.  Photo: Courtesy Olds College of Agriculture and Technology

Canada pledges funds for efficient fertilizer research

Joining the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium gives Canada chance to influence research strategies, feds say

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada will join the U.S., U.K., and others in a group dedicated to advancing efficient and novel fertilizers, the federal government announced today. 


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Beef marks GHG drop: report 

Assessment reveals industry has reduced emissions by 15 per cent 

Reading Time: 2 minutes Producing a kilogram of boneless beef cuts today involves 15 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than in 2014, according to the recently released National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA) and Strategy report.

“There’s a lot that we can do to provide support to producers who are willing to try things ... and I think that there’s a lot of ground to be gained.” – Aaron Knodel.

Low emitting cow-calf farms move in step with profitability

The variability of the cow-calf sector means there are many levers to pull to increase financial, environmental sustainability, says researcher

Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – A study benchmarking cow-calf profitability against greenhouse gas intensity suggests profitable farms tend to have lower emissions, but there’s a lot of room to work on both sides of the equation. “There’s a lot that we can do to provide support to producers who are willing to try things … and I […] Read more


According to a recent study, adoption of new technologies could lead to a three per cent increase in milk yields, reduce GHG emissions by eight per cent and reduce feed, land and water use by six, four and three per cent, respectively, by 2030.

Dairy industry makes strides in sustainability and GHG mitigation

Advances and adoption of new technologies show positive impact, according to new report

Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – North American dairy production is reducing its impact on the climate while maximizing production through genetics, technology and data-driven decisions.  That’s the conclusion of a recent report, ‘The Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay, and Forage Production Technologies’, which was unveiled at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, during an industry […] Read more

The Canadian beef industry has comprised a series of 10 goals that touch a variety of sectors, such as technology advancement, carbon, animal welfare, human welfare, land use and beef quality.

2030 Canadian Beef Goals highlight carbon emissions

Unpacking the carbon emission goals, the ongoing research and what it all means for Canada’s beef producers

Reading Time: 6 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – On a stage with the lights dimmed, Brenna Grant sits with several other industry professionals, looking out on a room full of people. From all over the country, they’ve met in Penticton, B.C., to discuss the future of their industry at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. One of those possible futures is […] Read more