Fertilizer and pesticides play an important role in agricultural production by supporting the growth of crops. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is working with the sector to reduce the environmental impact of these inputs while maintaining yields.
- Reducing emissions from fertilizer
Reducing emissions from fertilizers used in agriculture while maintaining yields; financial supports available to adopt beneficial management practices. - Biopesticides
Types of biopesticides, controlling crop pests with low risk to ecosystems and human health - Pesticide risk reduction
Reducing risks associated with pesticides used in agricultural crop production - Pest Management Centre
Working to improve grower access to low-risk, environmentally and economically sustainable pest control tools and practices. Research to reduce risks to the environment from the use of pesticides in agriculture. - Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency
Responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada, resources and responsibilities for pest management regulation - Report to agriculture ministers from the FPT Working Group on Pesticides Management
A report that serves as a record of discussion and assessment of key items related to the regulation of pest management tools in Canada
Features
Episode 026 - Straight talk about pesticides