The Union of Agricultural Producers provided the figures I mentioned. It would be very helpful to get the data. That would enable us to offer more incentives.
I am not sure who can answer my question. As to improving environmental performance, we agree with the principle of the carbon tax when there is an alternative in the short-term. In this case, it appears that there are few if any alternatives, and that they are very expensive.
Should there also be more specific financial incentives to recognize measures farmers have already taken and to encourage them to do more? We talked earlier about protected riparian strips, crop rotation and cover crops.
Does anyone have anything to add in this regard?