date:Jun 06, 2012
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today an investment of more than $3.4 million to the University of Saskatchewan to study how to reduce agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the areas of agroforestry, irrigation and nitrogen use. Minister Ritz made the announcement just as meetings of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases were commencing in Saskatoon.
Our Governments top priority remains the economy, and Canadas agricultural industry plays a vital role in keepi