The global push for sustainable fish farming practices has revolutionized seafood production across Canadian waters, establishing new benchmarks for environmental stewardship and economic viability. From Atlantic salmon farms in British Columbia to innovative aquaculture operations in Nova Scotia, producers are implementing rigorous certification standards that ensure both ocean health and food security. These initiatives have reduced environmental impacts by 40% over the past decade while increasing production …
How Canada’s Seafood Industry is Reshaping Global Sustainability Standards
How Alberta Farmers Are Using Crop Diversity to Fight Climate Change
Across Alberta’s farmlands, the connection between biodiversity and climate resilience has never been more crucial. As temperatures shift and weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, our agricultural communities are discovering that diverse ecosystems offer practical solutions for both adaptation and profitability.
Local farmers like Jim Thompson of Lethbridge County have already witnessed how increasing plant diversity in their operations helps buffer against extreme weather events. By incorporating native grassland species alongside traditional crops, Thompson’s farm maintained productivity during the 2021 …
Rich Soil Delivers: How Organic Matter Transforms Your Farm’s Future
Harness your soil’s hidden power by optimizing organic matter content – the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture across Alberta’s diverse growing regions. Building soil organic matter delivers remarkable returns: every 1% increase stores an additional 144,000 litres of water per hectare, reduces fertilizer needs by up to 30%, and creates resilient soil structures that withstand both drought and flooding. For Prairie farmers facing increasingly unpredictable weather patterns…