If we don\u0027t act, we will miss our opportunity to lead the world in ensuring agriculture is an engine of economic growth. Find out more.
And Rob Stone has a growing problem. In the past 18 months, the cost of fertilizer inputs rose by as much as 300 per cent. He knows that in a world where the demand for — and cost of — food is at its highest, he’ll need to use fertilizer more efficiently to get more out of his 9,000 acre farm in Davidson, Sask.
Our agricultural sector was critical to building the volume, scale and productivity of Canada’s food system, delivering enormous benefits over the last half-century. But that system depends on cheap inputs, geopolitical stability and a productive, predictable natural environment. As difficult as these times are, though, new research from the Royal Bank of Canada, BCG’s Centre for Canada’s Future and Arrell Food Institute shows that Canada is on the cusp of a new green revolution where agriculture will be the hub. If we get it right, it’ll lead to an explosion of innovation, productivity, global leadership and environmental stewardship.
Building an agricultural sector fit for an age of climate disruption, though, means looking to our farming future. Very quickly, farmers are seeing their skillsets change, enhanced or reshaped entirely. Herbert, for example, is also a Chartered Professional Accountant and on the board of a venture capital organization that supports four different ventures. Sinclair, by trade, is a data scientist.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Workers have choice’: Restaurants offering health benefits find it a lot easier to hire staffEconomists say, if restaurants want to attract and retain talent, their best bet is to start offering better employment packages. And a growing number of Toronto restaurants are listening.
Read more »
LETTER: It's hard to find physician in Sault Ste. MarieGovernment can throw funds at the health care system, but until the policy to obtain a physician is changed, folks will be unable to even apply to have one at all, says writer
Read more »
Tesla seeks CRTC telecom licence — but don't look for Tesla cell phonesTesla Motors Canada has applied to the CRTC for a telecom licence. Find out more
Read more »
Pronghorns sweep Vikes in Canada West hoops openersThe University of Lethbridge Pronghorns upset the defending conference champion University of Victoria Vikes 98-94 in the men’s basketball Canada West openers for both teams Friday night in southern Alberta.
Read more »
Driving By Numbers: 10 worst auto sales outcomes in Canada in 2022's third-quarterICYMI: 10 worst auto sales outcomes in Canada in 2022's third-quarter — via drivingdotca autosales
Read more »
World Cup 2022: 5 players who will define Canada's success in QatarTeam Canada is banking on these five players to play a starring role in Qatar.
Read more »