Sustainability Of Canada S Agri Food System

Author : Rod MacRae,Elisabeth Abergel
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774822718

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Health and Sustainability in the Canadian Food System by Rod MacRae,Elisabeth Abergel Pdf

Civil society organizations are among the most vociferous critics of the modern food system. Yet even after decades of campaigns, governments have largely failed to address health and sustainability issues in an effective way. This volume showcases the research of experts from multiple disciplines who argue that solutions lie not just in lobbying elected officials but in initiatives at the subparliamentary level. Real change will come, they argue, when advocacy groups develop innovative strategies capable of influencing decision makers more resistant to public pressure: business lobbies well connected to government agencies, middle managers, and ministries unused to collaborating across departmental mandates.

Author : Ian N. Morrison,International Institute for Sustainable Development,Daryl F. Kraft,University of Manitoba. Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Publisher : International Institute for Sustainable Development for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Agriculture durable - Provinces des Prairies
ISBN : 1895536227

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Sustainability of Canada's Agri-food System by Ian N. Morrison,International Institute for Sustainable Development,Daryl F. Kraft,University of Manitoba. Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Pdf

Author : Nettie Wiebe,Annette Aurélie Desmarais,Hannah Wittman
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Alternative agriculture
ISBN : 1552664430

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Food Sovereignty in Canada by Nettie Wiebe,Annette Aurélie Desmarais,Hannah Wittman Pdf

Policy-related challenges to building community-based agriculture and food systems that are ecologically sustainable and socially just are also highlighted.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264238541

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OECD Food and Agricultural Reviews Innovation, Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability in Canada by OECD Pdf

The Canadian food and agriculture sector is for the most part competitive and export-oriented: although challenges and opportunities vary significantly between regions, primary agriculture benefits from an abundance of natural resources and faces limited environmental constraints.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1015933928

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Environmental Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture by Anonim Pdf

Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UIUC:30112070817165

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Sustainable Agriculture by Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Pdf

This report presents Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's third sustainable development strategy (SDS), aimed at supporting sustainable agriculture - producing and processing agricultural products in a way that can be carried out over the long term, in a manner that supports or enhances the high quality of life we enjoy in Canada today. The SDS aligns with the federal government's work thus far to develop a vision of a sustainable Canada, supports areas for sustainable development action, and describes horizontal action to cooperate with other departments on shared interests. The Department also commits to greening its own operations.

Author : Barbara Chunn,Alexandre Lefebvre,Warren Eilers,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D02339272U

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Environmental Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture by Barbara Chunn,Alexandre Lefebvre,Warren Eilers,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Pdf

This is the second report on national agro-environmental indicators, with the objective of providing information on the extent to which the agri-food sector uses environmentally sound practices, on the changes in environmental conditions & trends in agriculture over time, and on the areas & resources that are at significant environmental risk. Section A gives background on this study, including the concepts & methods used and the driving forces that affect environmental & other trends in agriculture. The next sections present & discuss the agro-environmental indicators related to farm management, soil quality, water quality, air quality, agro-ecosystem biodiversity, and eco-efficiency in the food & beverage industry. For each indicator, information is included on the environmental issue related to the indicator, the indicator & its method of calculation, its limitations, results of estimating the indicator for Canada, interpretations of the significance of those results, and response options. The final section summarizes the indicator findings on a regional basis, presents overall conclusions, and suggests ways in which the report can be used. A glossary is appended.

Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : MINN:31951D015779007

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Agriculture in Harmony with Nature by Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Pdf

The strategy presented in this paper is intended to provide decision makers in the agriculture and agri-food sector with useful tools and information to help make the sector's environmental performance a factor that enhances its growth prospects rather than limits them. The strategy follows four directions: improving the capacity of decision makers to integrate environmental considerations in daily management on a proactive basis; promotion of stewardship and sustainable use of the environment and agricultural resource base; focusing of research, development, and technology transfer to address environmental challenges and foster sustainability in the sector; and encouragement of marketing and trade that promote environmental quality and sustainability. For each strategic direction, priorities for action are described. Includes glossary and a profile of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada.

Author : L. J. Gregorich,Terence McRae,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,Smith, C. A. Scott
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : 0662284925

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Environmental Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture by L. J. Gregorich,Terence McRae,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,Smith, C. A. Scott Pdf

Author : Warren Eilers
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : 1100155767

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Environmental Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture by Warren Eilers Pdf

Agricultural decision makers at all levels require good quality information to address complex economic and environmental issues. In response, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has developed a set of science-based agri-environmental indicators that integrate information on soils, climate and topography with statistics on land use and crop and livestock management practices. The indicators provide valuable information on the overall environmental risks and conditions in agriculture and how these change over time. The indices are presented here to draw broad, national-level observations on the status and trends of agrienvironmental sustainability of the agriculture and agri-food sector. The regional variations are more explicitly discussed in the body of the report. This publication can be used as a report card of agri-environmental performance for producers, consumers and the international community and can be used to highlight areas where further efforts are required. It can also provide valuable information that decision makers can draw from when developing and evaluating agricultural policy.--Document.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : OCLC:775955657

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Environmental Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture by Anonim Pdf

Author : L. J. Gregorich,Terence McRae,C. A. Scott Smith,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : 0662284917

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Environmental Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture by L. J. Gregorich,Terence McRae,C. A. Scott Smith,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Pdf

Author : D. R. Coote,L. J. Gregorich,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Research Branch
Publisher : Research Branch Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCLA:L0081538902

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The Health of Our Water by D. R. Coote,L. J. Gregorich,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Research Branch Pdf

Using a variety of research findings and case studies, this publication provides a broad picture of water quality and quantity in Canada as they are affected by agriculture and as they affect agriculture itself. The first part contains background on the water cycle, water supplies in Canada, agriculture & other rural uses of water, and issues related to water quality. The second part describes what is currently known about the health of Canada's rural surface water and groundwater, and the implications for natural ecosystems. The third part describes responses to the various issues of water quality & quantity, citing farming practices and regulatory tools, among other measures. The final part discusses how the growth of agriculture may be limited by issues related to water and how the future might proceed. Includes glossary.

Author : Ellen Wall,Barry Smit,Johanna Wandel
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780774840200

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Farming in a Changing Climate by Ellen Wall,Barry Smit,Johanna Wandel Pdf

In farming systems across Canada, effective risk management is necessary to deal with drought, flooding, and extreme weather, and to adapt to altered climate and weather conditions. Unfortunately, climate change risks and opportunities are not always well understood among researchers and policy makers in the Canadian agri-food sector. This book addresses that gap by providing a wide-ranging synopsis of what climate change means for Canadian agriculture, exploring different approaches to the topic, and presenting examples of current research. It covers all agricultural regions and a wide variety of commodity production and farming systems. This comprehensive survey synthesizes twenty years of research on climate change and Canadian agriculture.

Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Political Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D015778992

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Profile of Production Trends and Environmental Issues in Canada's Agriculture and Agri-food Sector by Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Pdf

This document provides an assessment of the economics and production of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector, examining the primary production of plant and animal commodities, the food and beverage processing industry, and changes in agricultural land use. It also gives a detailed profile of the environmental issues pertinent to the sector, examining issues such as water quality and use, agricultural inputs, and land. Examples of ways to address these issues are also identified. The assessment focuses on the environmental impacts and risks from agricultural and agri-food production. Trends in the sector are analyzed for 1971-1991, with updates from 1991 provided where possible. The document concludes with an qualitative environmental outlook for the sector on a regional basis.