A report from the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef highlights a 15 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions which means the industry is on track to meet its goal — to cut emissions by a third before 2030. The report highlights a 15 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions which means the industry is on track to meet its goal — to cut emissions by a third before 2030. The roundtable says the sector creates 2.4 per cent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. (Kathleen Glover)"It just really boosts the animal gain and the economic efficiency of the beef industry when they can grow high-quality forages," Glover said. Dean Manning is a second-generation farmer in Falmouth, N.S., with about 80 beef cattle in addition to growing fruits, vegetables and other crops.

Source: CBC News January 20, 2024 16:09 UTC