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Siksika Irrigation Lands Corp

Siksika Irrigation Lands Corp

$30.00 CAD
$30.00 CAD
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Alberta, Canada

Siksika Group

Siksika Group of Companies are proud partners with the Siksika Nation in developing sustainable business opportunities that give room for people and their passions to grow. Our commitment to long-term prosperity, environmental resource protection, and fiscal independence guide every decision that points the people of this land towards a brighter future. Farming and ranching have been a legacy industry for many families on the Siksika Nation since the 1920’s. Today, the Siksika Irrigation Land Corporation (SILC) and Siksika Farms companies continue to operate by managing over 5,000 irrigated acres and 3,700 dryland acres on the Siksika Nation. In recent years, Siksika Farms has started to grow industrial hemp for its many recognized sustainability benefits.

Carbon Market Impacts of Industrial Hemp Sequestration

Industrial hemp farms play a crucial role in the carbon markets, thanks to the remarkable CO2 sequestration potential of this versatile crop. Known for its rapid growth and exceptional ability to absorb carbon dioxide, hemp actively draws CO2 from the atmosphere and stores it within its biomass and roots, effectively sequestering carbon. This process of carbon sequestration is highly valuable within the carbon markets, where carbon credits are traded to represent greenhouse gas emissions reductions or removals.

The significance of industrial hemp's sequestration potential lies in its swift growth cycle, with certain strains maturing in as little as three months. This allows for multiple harvests per year, ensuring a continuous and efficient CO2 sequestration process. Moreover, hemp's versatility as a raw material in various industries fosters a sustainable and circular economy, reducing the reliance on emissions-intensive alternatives.

By participating in the carbon markets, industrial hemp farmers can not only diversify their revenue streams but also make meaningful contributions to climate change mitigation. As more organizations strive for carbon neutrality and emissions reduction, the demand for carbon credits is expected to rise, making the sequestration potential of industrial hemp farms increasingly valuable.

Ultimately, the sequestration of CO2 from industrial hemp farms presents a renewable and scalable solution for carbon contributions, making a positive impact within the carbon markets and advancing sustainable practices for a greener future.

[UN Report - Link to the report:

https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/presspb2023d4_en.pdf]