National Environment Strategy for Agriculture and Agri-Food

Prepared for the Federal and Provincial Ministers of Agriculture
August 1995

Table of contents

Preface
Executive Summary
Introduction
Sustainable Development
The Context - history, current environmental initiatives, changing circumstances
Environmental Challenges


Resource-Based:
Background Land Resources, Water Resources, Atmospheric Resources Genetic Resources, Energy Resources

Management:
Background, Waste, Manure, Packaging, Biotechnology, Pest Management, Environmental Liability, Non-Traditional Agricultural Activities, International Environmental Agreements, Biodiversity, Perception

Marketing and Trade:
Background, International Trade Agreements, Trade Liberalization, Environmental Marketing, Eco-Labelling, Industrial Uses

Summary


A Framework for Action


A Strategic Approach

Principles

Instruments :
Education and Extension, Research and Development, Financial Incentives, Self-Regulation Economic Instruments, Cross Compliance, Regulation

Roles and Responsibilities: Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector, Government, Public


Conclusions: Current Status, Changing Circumstances, Next Steps
Recommendations
Glossary
Appendix A: Consultations
Appendix B: Acronyms

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