In the Field

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

What are Canadian dairy farmers doing in the field to work towards net zero?

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SUPPORTING BIODIVERSITY

What farmers do to improve soil health also supports the local biodiversity!

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REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

Regenerative agriculture helps Canadian farmers to 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

Dairy farmers have an abundance of natural fertilizer – manure! Farmers use manure to improve soil health, support crop growth, and even reduce their farm’s carbon footprint.

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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

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

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