Government emissions targets for fertilizer use unrealistic, industry report argues
The report, commissioned by Fertilizer Canada and the Canola Council of Canada, examines what effect a 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers on Canadian farms would have on crop yields and farm financial viability.
"It was an arbitrary target that was set somewhere in the government, with no path as to how it was going to be achieved."Ottawa first established its 30 per cent target for fertilizer emissions reduction in late 2020, as part of the federal government's overall climate change plan, and recently wrapped up a months-long consultation process on it.
"It's really taken our eye off the ball of what is needed in our industry, which is to become more efficient and productive and competitive," Steve said. By helping more farmers become aware of these practices and encouraging them to adopt them, Proud said, the industry could potentially achieve a 14 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030.
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