How is climate action showing up on livestock and crop farms?

I’ve worked with producers since 2009 and it’s interesting to watch the evolution of how they deal with climate challenges.

We didn’t have a drop of rain for most of last summer in P.E.I. One agronomist said that since cover cropping is more common now than it was 10 years ago, the impact of the 2025 drought was lessened. The soil is more resilient now because of the cover crop work farmers have done, both on livestock and crop farms.

The types of cover crops planted now are guided by the knowledge of agronomists and their understanding of soil science. Farmers should look at their soil type, topography and location, such as whether the land is coastal or landlocked.

Farmers determine what their climate challenges are, what steps they’re already taking and then what they need to do to overcome challenges. That includes creating a business case for climate-resilient strategies and calculating the return on investment for implementing the strategies. Farmers can also access FCC’s Sustainable Incentive Program. Funds can help with research, time and capital of implementing sustainability changes.

Read more