Conservative MP looking for feedback on Federal Fertilizer Emissions Proposal

This week, Ottawa announced a new round of consultations as they seek guidance on a path to reducing fertilizer emissions.

Ottawa isn't the only one looking for feedback, a Saskatchewan MP also wants to hear from producers and the industry. 

Cypress Hills-Grasslands Conservative MP Jeremy Patzer sending out a mailer to constituents asking for their feedback on the issue.

Ottawa is calling for a 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with fertilizers from 2020 levels by 2030, with an overall goal of being net-zero by 2050.

Patzer says he's been asking for clarity on the Government's plan.

"Obviously, canola and corn are two of the biggest nitrogen users as far as the crops that use it. Which are obviously staple crops for biofuels, which is a big focus of the government's, you know, green energy plan going forward. So, for reducing fertilizer usage we need to grow more crop that requires, you know, a lot of nitrogen. It seems a little counterproductive to be limiting the use of it, if that's the angle that they end up taking."

He says we've seen the reports that show reducing or capping fertilizer use is going to impact production.

"Which is not ideal because then we got to import more from the U.S. So, let's give farmers the tools that they need, they know how to take good care of the land. They've been using state-of-the-art farming practices for years. So we need to respect the fact that they know what's best, and they will continue to do what's in the best interest of the land, because that's going to give them the best result. While also respecting the environment and the land usage."