Farming the Future: Agriculture and climate change on the Canadian Prairies

The report examines the intersection of climate change and agriculture in the Canadian Prairies, highlighting that the region contributes 64% of Canada's agricultural emissions. It identifies critical risks such as flooding, heat waves, and invasive pests, while arguing that beneficial management practices (BMPs) can improve economic viability and reduce emissions if supported by increased public investment and policy changes.

• Agriculture in the Canadian Prairies is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 64% of all agricultural emissions in Canada, while total agricultural emissions represent 12% of the national total.
• Agricultural productivity and the livelihoods of producers in the Prairies are threatened by climate-related risks including heat waves, flooding, and invasive pests, as well as external pressures from changing consumer behaviors and climate policies in export markets.
• Beneficial management practices (BMPs), such as no-till, can reduce emissions and lower input costs, but their widespread adoption requires more significant government policy support and public investment.

APA

Cosbey,, J. L. C. (2021). Farming the Future: Agriculture and climate change on the Canadian Prairies. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/farming-future-agriculture-and-climate-change-canadian-prairies

Chicago

Cosbey,, Julia Laforge,Vanessa Corkal,Aaron. Farming the Future: Agriculture and climate change on the Canadian Prairies. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2021. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/farming-future-agriculture-and-climate-change-canadian-prairies.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cosbey2021farming, author = {Cosbey,, Julia Laforge,Vanessa Corkal,Aaron}, title = {{Farming the Future: Agriculture and climate change on the Canadian Prairies}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2021}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/farming-future-agriculture-and-climate-change-canadian-prairies}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }