Search

AAFC - Greenhouse gases

AAFC - Future outlook: Climate scenarios for agriculture

Climate change scenarios, global climate models, climate impacts on Canadian agriculture and reducing agricultural emissions. 

Farmland Access In British Columbia: Four Innovative Approaches

Farming and food production are the foundation of our local food system and key contributors to regional economies, retention of natural areas, provision of ecosystem services, and community well-being. There is growing public awareness and enthusiasm around building a sustainable local food and…

Northern BC (Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George): Finding our farm pollinators

Insects pollinate many crops. In some cases, this process is essential for food production (and hence, food security); however, in other cases, insect pollination may not be essential but can greatly increase yields. Understanding the pollination services being provided in an area requires…

Effects of Grassland Set-asides on Soil Quality

Effects of Grassland Set-asides on Soil Nutrient Availability and Crop Yields

Evaluating the Benefits of Short-term Grassland Set-asides on Delta Farmland

Improving on-farm climate mitigation and adaptation through stewardship programs

The objective of this research was to quantify the ability of three agricultural stewardship programs to increase on-farm climate mitigation and adaptation, indicated by improvements in soil carbon storage and soil water regulation.The stewardship programs examined in this study have been…