In the Field

Across Canada, dairy farmers are working towards a greener future and taking steps that are sustainable in the field.

What are Canadian dairy farmers doing in the field in their journey towards net zero?

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SUPPORTING BIODIVERSITY

What farmers do that improves soil health also supports the local biodiversity.

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REGENERATING THE SOIL

Some agricultural practices help Canadian farmers revitalize their land and reduce their need for fertilizers or pest control. 

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IMPROVING SOIL AND ITS ABILITY TO RETAIN WATER

Farmers can adopt and refine how they enhance soil health and conserve rainwater in multiple ways. Actions ranging from planting cover crops in the fields, to keeping wild areas in their landscape, all help to regenerate the land and environment. 

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Utilizing Manure

Manure is an abundant source of natural fertilizer and the ways it is stored and used can help improve soil health, support crop growth, and even reduce a farm’s carbon footprint.

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Did you know? Every Canadian dairy farmer takes charge of their own unique environmental farm plan. Farmers also draw inspiration from 57 environmental practices listed in the proAction® program. Find out more!

 
Our experts lay out answers to commonly asked sustainability questions about Canadian dairy, plain and simple.
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What’s next?

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Net Zero by 2050

Discover what it means for the dairy farm sector to be committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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In the barn
In the Barn

Take a look at the sustainable practices Canadian dairy farmers are implementing within their barns.

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