Tuesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Nov 19 - Nature and Biodiversity / Food, Agriculture and Water

Government of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan pioneered and continues to be a global leader in no-till crop production and our dry-land seeding technology is exported around the world. Zero-till has been a win-win with greater crop yields enabling Saskatchewan producers to sequester approximately 14.9 million tonnes of carbon yearly – almost 92 per cent of the total reported agriculture emissions in Saskatchewan. Digital agriculture has also taken root in Saskatchewan with many technologies such as on-farm guidance now commonplace, and variable rate inputs gaining adoption. This has the potential to allow for greater production with a reduced environmental footprint. This panel will highlight how Saskatchewan farmers have adopted best management practices, leveraging digital technology and how they use crop inputs that foster sustainability to achieve GHG emissions reduction throughout the entire agricultural value chain.

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Moderator

Ranissah Samah Agent-General, Saskatchewan Trade and Investment Office in the UK, Government of Saskatchewan

Speakers

Steve Shirtliffe Professor, Department of Plant Science, University of Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan