There was a discussion about research earlier, so I won't repeat what was said. Having said that, obviously there has to be research, and it can't be confined to the laboratory. Applied research must also be done on the farm.
In Quebec, there are a lot of projects that get something started, but at this point, only a very small number of farmers have the opportunity to take part in such projects and test these practices.
Quebec's Agrisolutions climat initiative is funded by the federal government. It has huge impacts and absorbs some of the risk associated with adopting a new practice and everything that may entail. Sometimes things fail. It takes a few years to become proficient in a new practice. These programs are essential. Otherwise, producers will have to incur the risk and may suffer losses when they try to adapt or try new practices, such as changing crops or rotations, without support.
We rely heavily on knowledge and research, but also on producers' knowledge, knowledge transfer between producers and advisers, participation in initiatives or trials and financial support to adopt these practices. So much happens upstream before programs are launched, and I think that's essential.
