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February 23, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP celebrates Canada’s Ag Day with Prime Minister Trudeau and Agriculture Minister Bibeau
In honour of Canada’s Agriculture Day, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Chair Kelly Smith-Fraser had the opportunity to share a glimpse into her family’s cattle operation with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Agriculture Marie-Claude Bibeau. Meeting virtually, the three discussed Alberta’s role in the Canadian food supply chain and issues that impact producers on…
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February 22, 2021
Innovation & Technology
What We’re Reading | Research shows feed additive cuts methane emissions at commercial feedlots
Canadian Cattlemen by Lisa Guenther A recent two-year trial examined the effects of 3-NOP, an additive developed by Royal DSM, in the diets of both finishing and backgrounding cattle. Recent research out of Alberta has confirmed that a novel feed additive cuts methane emissions from feedlot cattle by as much as 80 per cent, depending…
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February 15, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Net Zero: Why is it Necessary?
Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit Climate science is clear that to a close approximation, the eventual extent of global warming is proportional to the total amount of carbon dioxide that human activities add to the atmosphere. So, in order to stabilise climate change, CO2 emissions need to fall to zero. The longer it takes to do so, the…
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February 12, 2021
Innovation & Technology
What We’re Reading | Cutting cattle methane emissions through feed studied
BEEF by Willie Vogt When discussing greenhouse gases, a critical measure is methane. The gas has greater impact than carbon dioxide on climate science, and often livestock are considered the key culprit. A Dutch company may have found the answer for cattle contributions with a feed additive that cuts methane emissions from livestock by as…
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February 9, 2021
Innovation & Technology
What We’re Reading | How an Australian cattle rancher sold Microsoft $500,000 of carbon credits
AgriLand by Rachel Martin Computing giant Microsoft has launched a new partnership with Australian farm Wilmot Cattle Company to use grazing cattle to offset Microsoft’s carbon footprint. It’s understood Microsoft will buy half a million dollars worth of carbon credits from the New South Wales firm as part of the deal. It’s said to be one of…
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January 8, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Environment Canada’s Top 10 Weather Stories of 2020
Environment Canada – In a year where headlines were dominated by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Canada also saw its share of memorable weather events. Environment Canada released a list of some of the most noteworthy to end the year. From a list of 100 significant weather happenings across Canada in 2020, events were ranked from one…
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| 26-Feb | 212 | 278 | - |
| 25-Mar | 216 | 280 | - |
| 22-Apr | 220 | 284 | - |
| 20-May | 224 | 292 | - |
| 17-Jun | 230 | 302 | - |
| 15-Jul | 224 | - | - |
| 12-Aug | 220 | 304 | - |
Last Updated on December 1, 2023