{"id":1170,"date":"2019-05-07T19:26:50","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T19:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saskfsa.ca\/?page_id=1170"},"modified":"2023-07-15T15:59:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T15:59:55","slug":"current-challenges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saskfsa.ca\/current-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Current Challenges<\/h2>

There are many important challenges and opportunities in agriculture, and many different associations to represent them. <\/span><\/p>

Water management is critical to agriculture. SaskFSA was formed by farmers to influence government policy pertaining to <\/span>agriculture water management, in particular excess water. Water and land management go hand in hand. <\/span><\/p>

SaskFSA is the only association that deals specifically with land and water policy.\u00a0
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Provincial AG Water Stewardship (Mitigation) Policy<\/h2>

In 2019 WSA launched the first round of mitigation talks. SaskFSA intercepted this policy to host focus groups across the province to better understand producers regional concerns and alternative solutions to the proposed strategy. SaskFSA is working closely with farmers, industry, government and WSA on a NEW, Made-In- Saskatchewan approach to wetland mitigation.<\/strong> WSA is conducting broad based engagement sessions with a wide range of stakeholders to develop mitigation policy approaches that are acceptable, practical, and effective at achieving the goals set in the Agricultural Water Management Strategy. Read more here – WSA – Agricultural Water Management Targets and Strategy<\/a>.<\/p>

There are four key agri-environmental priorities that are directing this policy, in coordination with targets set out in the governments Saskatchewan\u2019s Growth Plan <\/em><\/a>and the Prairie Resilience Climate Change Strategy.<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

Key Agri-Environmental Priorities:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

  1. FLOOD MITIGATION, DROUGHT RESPONSE AND ADAPTATION: We will manage our water resources to prevent flooding of private lands and impacts to infrastructure, and to increase our resilience to drought.<\/li>
  2. WATER QUALITY: We will manage our water resources to ensure the quality is sufficient for Saskatchewan residents to continue using these resources for agriculture, recreation, drinking water and livestock watering.<\/li>
  3. WETLAND HABITAT: We will manage our water resources to ensure there is sufficient wetland habitat in both quality and quantity to support valued wildlife species.<\/li>
  4. SOIL HEALTH AND GREENHOUSE GAS MANAGEMENT: We will manage our water resources to ensure that soil health is maintained (e.g., wetland vegetation prevents soil erosion and prevents loss of soil nutrients) and is able to support a productive agriculture industry, and to contribute to managing our greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li><\/ol>

    THIS IS WHAT WE DO<\/strong><\/span> – SaskFSA works with partners and regulators on drainage education, field tours to demonstrate the effects of temporary water (farmed through wetlands) within the agriculture zone, solution proposals for policy implementation and partnerships across the province to support practical, regional, progressive and responsible water management.\u00a0<\/p>

    There are two ways farmers can mitigate weather… water management (proactive) and crop insurance. We prefer to be ahead of the game.<\/p>

    If you are interested in an update on where this policy is at, contact any one of our SaskFSA Board of Directors<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Drainage Research<\/h2>

    SaskFSA is involved in various research activities at the farm level and provincially. Farm level research involves farm and yield data supporting the agronomic and economic benefits of being able to manage land and water resources.<\/p>

    We bring the knowledge of a wide range of experts on land and water management together. SaskFSA works with farmers, watershed associations, local watershed boards, AG industry experts along with provincial \/ inter-provincial associations and scientists.<\/p>

    Research Projects include:<\/strong><\/p>