Clean Air

Issue:

Primary emissions by agriculture, which may affect air quality are particulate matter, odour, methane and nitrous oxide. These emissions can also affect human health and contribute to global climate change.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, PFRA Activities

AAFC's goal is to identify and facilitate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that can help reduce air emissions, such as proper livestock feeding and manure management practices . Please visit the Environment Bureau for more information about how agriculture affects air quality and the department's activities in this area.

AAFC-PFRA promotes beneficial management practices (BMPs) which affect air quality and climate change. Visit the PFRA Shelterbelt Centre and the climate change page for more information.

Related AAFC Resources/Documents

• The Health of our Air
• ManureNet

Related sites

• Sustaining the Environment and Resources for Canadians
• Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME)
• Environment Canada's Clean Air webpage