Indo-Pacific trade development office needed.Ottawa-Six farm organizations have formed Grains HQ to speak for the grain, pulse and oilseed sectors in dealing with the federal government.The Canada Grains Council, Grain Growers of Canada, Canola Council of Canada, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Soy Canada and Pulse Canada are all members of Grains HQ, which they described as the one-stop shop for farmers, processors and grain companies in the sector.Grain Farmers of Ontario belongs to the new outfit through its memberships in Soy Canada and the Grains Council, said spokeswoman Victoria Berry. “This was a national initiative and brings a national unified voice to grains … we consider this a good thing.”Grains HQ grew out of a sharing of the Grain Growers office a few blocks from Parliament Hill with the other groups, says Erin Gowriluk, Executive Director of Grain Growers. The groups will hold monthly meetings to discuss their shared objectives and common goals and present a united voice to the government and the Parliamentarians.A key current priority for the partners is keeping grain exports flowing to countries “who are counting on our agriculture industry to help meet their food security challenges. To ensure we get crops to market, action and partnerships with industry and government are needed to deliver timely, predictable rail and container service that moves at the speed of business.”The grains sector also wants the government to establish an Indo-Pacific Diversification Office to address market access issues promptly and position the agriculture industry for long-term success in the region.“If Canada wants to secure its agricultural export growth, diversification and competitiveness, it must prominently feature agriculture in the federal government's forthcoming Indo-Pacific Strategy.”The rise of non-tariff barriers prevents Canada from achieving its full potential in this region, Grains HQ added. Canada must take bold, innovative and strategic steps to secure its agricultural export growth, diversification and competitiveness in a key export region by establishing a Canadian Indo-Pacific Diversification Office.“Agriculture and improved market access must feature prominently in the government's forthcoming Indo-Pacific Strategy,” said Jim Everson, Canola Council of Canada president. “A dedicated and multi-disciplinary Indo-Pacific Diversification Office will position Canada for long-term success in the region as we look to export high-quality and sustainable products to a fast-growing consumer base.”The rise of non-tariff barriers is preventing Canada from achieving its full potential in the region. The establishment of this office will allow issues to be addressed in a timely manner, giving Canada's agriculture industry a strong, competitive advantage over its international competitors.“Market access and trade issues impact the entire value chain, including Canadian farmers,” said Dean Dias, CEO of Cereals Canada. “A stronger and focused presence in this fast-growing region will support the collaborative advancement of conditions for Canadian exports.”Greg Cherewyk, President of Pulse Canada, said. “Our organizations are ready to work with the federal government to establish this office and ensure it is set up to bring increased success for Canadian agriculture in this important region.”