Ontario Grain Farmer April/May 2023

what is useful for farmers and meeting customer needs," he explains. Cereals Canada indicates that the SAS must recognize the work that has gone into making Canadian agriculture one of the most sustainable production models in the world and that further sustainability gains need to balance environmental performance with economic and social considerations. The organization's key messages also note that the SAS should be farmer-focused and informed by science when considering practices and that considerations for regional variation within Canada's agriculture industry are essential for success. Innes wants farmers to know that the federal government is deeply committed to sustainable agriculture, ambitious targets, and policy that makes the sector more environmentally sustainable. "What I see happening, of particular interest to producers, is the need to ground political ambition and policy ideas from people in towers in Ottawa with what matters on the ground," he says. "This is a high priority of the government, and the outcome is in progress. We're at the table with a vision to make it useful for farmers and for the industry." A "what we heard" report will be published after the consultation feedback has been analyzed, and a draft policy is expected to be released before the end of 2023. l ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 19 APRIL/MAY 2023 The Sustainable Agriculture Strategy will focus on five priority issues – soil health, adaptation and resilience, water, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity. brandt.ca The all-new Brandt XT-Series grain cart utilizes simple innovations to eliminate common delays so that you can Lead the Field. REACH FARTHER, WORK SMARTER. LEAD THE FIELD. Increased Productivity Industry-leading auger reach delivers ultimate visibility while steep tank angles ensure complete tank cleanout. Easier to Operate Keep your harvest moving with optional features including a joystick control kit, auto-lock auger fold and more. Engineered for Durability Robotically-welded frames, modular tanks, protected electrical systems and simple drive systems deliver unrivalled uptime. CHESLEY LUCKNOW MOUNT FOREST WALTON 519-363-3192 519-529-7995 519-323-2755 519-887-6365 Legendary Customer Service- It’s In Our DNA! www.robertsfarm.com

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