Fertilizer looks like an easy target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing fertilizer use without hurting farmers or our food supply — not so easy.
Organization: Canola Council of Canada
The Short Report – March 23, 2022: Ottawa set to issue green bond, Ontario’s first-ever critical minerals strategy, $66 million for on-farm climate action projects, and more
Canada prepares to issue its inaugural green bond; Ontario positions itself as a critical minerals leader to support its plans for an EV supply chain; Prairie farmers get a boost to adopt sustainable management practices, and GOC and Maritime provinces invest in patient research.
The Short Report – Feb. 23, 2022: Funding for farmers to mitigate climate change, USask’s cystic fibrosis study, a boost for postpandemic recovery research, and more.
Ottawa launches special call for postpandemic research using UN model; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada supports farmers to mitigate climate change impacts; a five-year cystic fibrosis study at USask uses a One Health research approach, and more.
Feds invest $12.1 million to advance innovation in canola sector
The federal government is providing up to $12.1 million to advance innovation and sustainability in Canada’s canola sector, focused on creating new and improved products. Lawrence MacCauley, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced the funding in Winnipeg to the Canola Council of Canada under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriScience Clusters program. The research investment…
Feds invest $15 million in Canola Council of Canada
The federal Growing Forward 2 AgriInnovation Program has awarded $15 million to the Canola Council of Canada to facilitate research into canola oil and meal nutrition and production. The investment follows a $14.5 million contribution that focused on preliminary research suggesting that canola may be helpful in fighting obesity and cardiovascular disease. The Growing Forward…