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Federal and provincial subsidies and incentives for biofuels have been critical in encouraging the growth of this new industry. Presumably, policy intervention in this area has been designed to address one or more key drivers such as rural economic development (new markets for agricultural production), climate change mitigation (reductions in greenhouse gas emissions) and energy security (concerns about fossil energy prices, North American access to middle east oil and peak oil and gas).
It is important to note that the relative importance of each of these drivers has changed dramatically in recent years, and they are likely to change even more in the next few years. In this presentation, I will consider how some of the recent trends, especially in the energy security and climate change fields, might impact agriculture, including impacts on the emerging and future biofuel market, other bioenergy markets and on the possible role for agriculture in providing environmental services.
David B. Layzell, Ph.D. FRSC
Professor and Queen’s Research Chair for a Sustainable Bioeconomy,
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario |
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Other Documents in the Series |
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2007 Capturing Feed Grain & Forage Opportunities Proceedings - "Farming for Feed, Forage and Fuel
Global Perspectives on Biofuels- What's the Potential/ Future
Canadian Biofuel Industry: Western Canada Perspective and Opportunities
Starch-Based Ethanol Production
Creating Renewable Natural Gas Using Anaerobic Digestion
Impact of Bio-Fuel Industry on Beef Industry: Use in Growing & Finishing Rations
Impact of Ethanol By-products on the Feed Industry
A Canadian Perspective on Land Management Risks Associated with Biofuels and their Production
The Bioenergy Frenzy
Government Bio-energy Policy and Programs
Greencover Best Management Practices In a Bio-Economy
Potential Impacts of Biofuel Production on Soils
Central Peace Conservation Society Biodiesel Project
Towards a Sustainable Bioeconomy: What Does This all Mean for Canada? - Current Document
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This information published to the web on May 7, 2008.
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