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What is a BMP? Saskatchewan has developed a list of 70 practical agricultural management practices that either minimize or mitigate possible risks to the environment posed by agricultural production. These are referred to as Beneficial Management Practices or BMPs. The current BMP list includes 30 categories dealing with air, water, soil or biodiversity. Some examples include:
The Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission is working with the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to develop specific guidelines for BMPs related to flax straw management. While they are still in development, these BMPs being studied include refraining from burning, requirements to follow when burning is the only acceptable alternative, and the selection of flax varieties most suitable for either chopping or fiber production—two viable alternatives to burning. For more information: |
