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If Canada wants to meet its climate-change goals, it needs to get more involved in agriculture, experts say.
In an op-ed in the Hill Times, three University of Guelph professors argue that Canada is "dead last" among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries when it comes to agricultural innovation.
"We're facing a climate emergency, and Canada's declining levels of innovation mean we are dead last amongst OECD countries in real per capita growth in GDP," the professors write.
"Our agriculture and food system could be the answer."
They argue that Canadian farmers are already working to make operations more climate-friendly, and that new technologies could sequester up to 38 mega tons of carbon per year.
"From breeding cattle that produce less emissions, to developing climate-resilient crops, to avoiding food waste and moving towards a circular economy, innovations in the agricultural sectors will help Canada meet our climate goals," the professors say.
"We need investment in agri-food innovations," the professors add.
"The country has rich natural endowments and a deep talent pool to use them sustainably."
They call on the government to help attract and retain top talent, as well as cut red tape to make it easier for companies to stay in Canada.
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