Local farmers and conservationists encouraged by federal bill to improve soil health
A federal bill, S-230, has passed its first hearing at the House of Commons, proposing a Canada-wide strategy for soil health protection, conservation, and enhancement. The bill follows 25 recommendations from a Senate report to recognize soil as a strategic national asset.
Farmers and conservationists in southwestern Ontario are welcoming a federal bill to improve soil health. Bill S-230, championed by Ontario senator Robert Black, proposes a Canada-wide strategy for soil health protection, conservation, and enhancement. The bill resulted from a Senate report, which found continued soil degradation and loss of agricultural land persists across Canada. The report laid out 25 recommendations to better recognize soil as a strategic national asset. The bill requires reporting requirements and a public consultation process with stakeholders, Indigenous representatives, farmers, and the agricultural industry. Farmers are encouraged by the proposed legislation, but stress that its implementation must center on the voices and expertise of farmers.
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