OTTAWA — The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute is recommending that governments across the country develop a national plan to sustainably manage and use water for the agri-food sector.
In a report released Monday, the institute called for ambitious commitments from governments and partnerships with stakeholders to prioritize the critical natural resource.
Immediate action is required to lay the groundwork for effective water management, the institute said in a press release, including to develop uniformity in data collection regarding groundwater and surface water, and investment in research. It also recommends launching an expert panel next year and releasing a national action plan by July 2025.
One of the report’s recommendations is for a regular report on the state of agri-food water, he said, providing “a clear accounting of how much water agriculture and food is using across the country, how that water is being protected and managed, what kind of investments are being made.” McCann said farmers and the rest of Canada are increasingly dealing with extremes: droughts, but also heavy rains and floods. That’s why flexible infrastructure will be key to managing water supply, he said.
Food production around the world is facing major challenges related to climate change, biodiversity loss, geopolitical instability and disease, the report said. There are multiple issues affecting water quality and availability in Canadian agri-food, the report said. In the west, access to water for irrigation is the dominant concern, with agricultural production at stake, particularly in the Palliser Triangle, which includes much of southeast Alberta, some of southern Saskatchewan, and the southwest corner of Manitoba.
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