Canada’s next agricultural policy framework must promote the uptake of agricultural natural climate solutions

Farmers and agriculture-dependent communities are among those already hit hardest by climate change. With just eight years to avoid the worst of those impacts, the measures we take today can help farmers be key contributors to and beneficiaries of the greener and more resilient economies of tomorrow.

Farmers need reliable metrics to evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of adopting different practices on their farms or ranches, writes Tyson Atleo. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY TYSON ATLEO

March 28, 2022

Farmers are facing increasing drought, flooding, and depleted soils, but there are opportunities we can act on now to support their resilience. And as allies in the fight against climate change, their role in reducing emissions will be vital for meeting Canada’s 2030 goals, as well as fuelling a g...

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