Absolutely. That's right.
I would say that we've seen a huge increase in green manure sales in the last five years or so. Year after year, it's going up. That's very encouraging because, especially in recent years, we thought that the economy and tight margins would dictate that farmers would invest less in green manures precisely because it's something they could cut from their budget. Like it or not, when you apply green manure, it's a long-term investment. You don't automatically see the benefits of green manure the next year. It's really long term.
However, I must say that, in recent years, we have been encouraged, both in Ontario and in Quebec. That said, much more sophisticated green manures are sold in Quebec, precisely because of the provincial subsidy that farmers receive. It encourages them to invest in their soils and enrich them to provide higher yields in future years. Investing in green manure definitely leads to resilience and benefits future generations.
Also, it would be great to have a program. There is a federal program to encourage people to apply green manure, but it is a bit complicated and the maximum amount people can get is $20,000, I think. Again, it's a system where you have to set up an environmental plan. It's a bit complicated. It also operates on a first-come, first-served basis.