Climate change and climate variability present a challenge to Canadian producers from coast to coast. Drought, floods, and extreme temperature fluctuations can have severe impacts on crop production. Indirect impacts of climate change include higher soil erosion rates, increases in invasive species, and changes in pest pressures and lifecycles. In the coming decades, researchers have […]
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A call to action for Canada’s soils
In 1984, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry published “Soil at Risk — Canada’s Eroding Future.” Led by Senator Herbert Sparrow (who later formed the Soil Conservation Council of Canada), it’s still heralded as one of the Senate’s best and most widely distributed reports. The report sparked a renewed focus on soil […]
The gift that keeps on giving -It’s time for a new Senate study on Canada’s soil health
Canadians are a lucky lot, but if a poll were conducted to ask reasons why, “soil health” might not be in many of the answers. It should be. Soil is truly the gift that keeps on giving. According to the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, agri-food exports account for about $56 billion annually, an 11 per […]
Operation Pollinator a success on Canadian farms
One-third of the food we eat comes from pollination and that is why programs like Operation Pollinator are so important to the Canadian landscape. Syngenta Canada is a long-term sustainability leader in Canada and the Operation Pollinator program is a key component of the company’s work. The program’s mandate is to support activities that enhance […]
National Soil Conservation Week 2020
This week, April 19 to 25 is National Soil Conservation Week, an opportunity for us to recognize the importance of Canadian soil and think about actions we can take to protect it. Soil is the foundation of all the food we eat and, quite frankly, we could not survive without it. Unfortunately, Canadian soil has […]
Soil Council Highlights the Importance of Canada’s Soils by Releasing Soil Health Report Card
Each year, Canadians from coast to coast celebrate National Soil Conservation Week (April 19-25, 2020) by paying special attention to the vital role soil plays in providing abundant food for consumers and as the foundation of our diverse ecosystems. This year, the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) is releasing its first ever national soil […]
A call to action for Canada’s soils
In 1984, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry published “Soil at Risk — Canada’s Eroding Future.” Led by Senator Herbert Sparrow (who later formed the Soil Conservation Council of Canada), it’s still heralded as one of the Senate’s best and most widely distributed reports. The report sparked a renewed focus on soil […]
The gift that keeps on giving: It’s time for a new Senate study on Canada’s soil health Fields
Canadians are a lucky lot, but if a poll were conducted to ask reasons why, “soil health” might not be in many of the answers. It should be. Soil is truly the gift that keeps on giving. According to the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, agri-food exports account for about $56 billion annually, an 11 per […]
Does Canada make the grade when it comes to soil health?
How do Canada’s soil practices measure up across the country? Are we improving soil health or not? Mario Tenuta, professor of applied soil ecology at the University of Manitoba, believes Canadian farmers are taking positive steps toward increased soil health from coast to coast, but we need to continue this trend for overall improvement in […]
Senator Rob Black Lays the Groundwork for Future Soil Study
The Honourable Rob Black Independent Senator (Ontario) News Release Senator Rob Black lays the groundwork for future soil study Winnipeg, October 2, 2019 – The Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario, took part in the Soil Conservation Council of Canada’s (SCCC) Summit on Canadian Soil Health in Winnipeg this week. Today he participated in a […]