Looking for verified sustainable Canadian soy?
A national program, Sustainable Canadian Soy provides a verified source of sustainable soybeans. The program builds on current production practices and will enhance the sustainability of Canadian farms and the soybean value chain while meeting customer needs and driving new market opportunities.
SUSTAINABLE CANADIAN SOY
Canada’s soybean industry is committed to sustainable production
Almost all Canadian soybeans are grown by family-owned farms, many of them multi-generational. Canadian growers of all ages work together to enhance the sustainability of their land for future generations. Growers are stewards of the land and their surrounding environment, and work to ensure the farm family tradition continues and remains economically viable.
Soy Canada supports the efforts of the whole value chain from seed developers, growers, handlers, processors and exporters to continually improve and work towards a common goal uniting all soybean producing regions in Canada.
COMPLETE CANADIAN
VALUE CHAIN COMMITMENT
VALUE CHAIN COMMITMENT
Continued industry investments including seed developers and life science companies to increase soy production while reducing environmental impact
Enhanced producer stewardship of land and continuous implementation of improved practices to improve soil health and biodiversity
Canada’s efficient railways and easy access to waterways are a low-carbon pipeline to markets
Grain handlers and processors improve efficiency and use renewable energy
Top quality soybeans from trusted suppliers with top tier sustainable practices
PRIORITIES
Land use efficiency to produce the most from each unit of farmland by adopting new technologies and best management practices.
Biodiversity and habitat enhancement that builds upon Canada’s robust legislation implemented to protect at-risk and endangered species, and promote preservation of forests, as well as grower’s implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
CANADA'S SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS
1 Statistics Canada. Field Crop Reporting Series, 2021.
2 Statistics Canada. Farm Management Survey, 2021.
3 Statistics Canada. Census of Agriculture, 2021.
4 Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops. Canadian Grain Producer Survey, 2017.
5 Natural Resources Canada. The State of Canada’s Forests, 2022.
Statistics Canada. Land use, Census of Agriculture historical data.
A SUSTAINABLE CANADIAN GROWING SEASON
Growers plan annual crop rotations, seed and crop protection products, and tillage requirements for every acre.
Planting soybeans into fields that have been managed using no-till or minimal tillage systems to protect and enhance soil health and water retention.
Application of variable rate and precision nutrient placement to provide soybeans with the right amount of fertilizer required to optimize growth.
Regular crop scouting and analysis of development, disease and pest pressures.
Harvest and storage of soybeans using renewable energy and clean fuels where available.
Storage and transportation of sustainably produced soybeans to end users and buyers.
SUSTAINABLE CANADIAN SOY PROGRAM
The Sustainable Canadian Soy program is a top tier program designed to meet the market needs of customers seeking verification.
From program development through to verification, Canada’s soybean industry has invested in the Sustainable Canadian Soy program. Participating Canadian grain exporters and handlers now serve customers asking for verified sustainable soybeans by working with groups of growers committed to implementing best practices.
As Canada’s commitment to producing and providing verified sustainable soybeans, the Sustainable Canadian Soy program is based on the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA), a globally recognized and widely accepted program for sustainable sourcing. The FSA is a whole farm sustainability assessment incorporating economic and financial viability, social responsibility, and environmental protection.
Looking for more information about verified Sustainable Canadian Soy?
Contact a participating supplier.
