Paul Smith and his associates conduct research, analysis, and communication in the areas of Sustainable Agriculture, Environment, and Public Policy. Thoughtful, in-depth, nuanced analysis of issues and data. Recommendations and conclusions that reflect perspectives beyond the conventional. Examples provided here are from previous work and employment.
WHAT’S NEW
Calculating soil health returns – September 2022
Calculating soil health returns - Coverage of economics of soil health
Short term costs for long term gains – that’s what a Greenbelt Foundation report says farmers need to consider when it comes to building soil health. Released in early 2022, The Greenbelt’s Towards a business case for soil health report compiled and analyzed field research data from different produ…
Regenerative Soil Practices Help Reduce Weeds – June 2022.
Stories from the Greenbelt: Regenerative Soil Health Practices Help Reduce Weeds
Like taxes, weeds are a fact of life. But what are weeds? They are just plants growing in the wrong place. Growing crops for a living means reducing the impact of weeds that can outcompete your crops by taking the available moisture and nutrients. Weeds and pests can reduce yields, farm income, and…
https://www.greenbelt.ca/soil_health_reduces_weeds
Recent report: Towards a Business Case for Soil Health
Browse document:
A new report synthesizes knowledge on the economics of soil health practices in southern Ontario.Recent paper: Hay Nutritional Quality and Grassland Bird Nesting: Impact of Delaying First Hay Cut on Dairy and Beef Production in Ontario
View paper:
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|---|
