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Feeding Families,
Stabilizing Prices,
Increasing Access

Canadians could spend up to 65% more for many staple foods without plant science innovations. That's up to $6,665 more per year on food for an average Canadian household.

Plant science keeps Canada’s food supply reliable and affordable in the face of climate and market pressures.

Crop protection products are crucial for protecting fruit and vegetable yields. There would be much less Canadian-grown fruit and vegetables without their use, so Canadians would have to rely on more imported goods. Crop yield losses for some fruits and vegetables would likely exceed 50% without crop protection products.

Hear from the apple on how plant science helps keep food on Canadian tables.

 

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They say I help keep the doctor away… but guess what? I also keep food on the table. Without plant science innovations, Canadian apple growers would produce 45% fewer apples.

Canadian apple

Agricultural innovations are boosting efficiency and productivity on the farm, which means more stable prices for consumers and reliable access to healthy and nutritious Canadian-grown foods.

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How much can plant science innovations lower food prices in Canada?

Learn how plant science helps canola survive harsh weather patterns.

 

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Thanks to plant breeding, we aren’t just tough in the field; we’re healthier, too.

Canadian canola

Advances in biotechnology are keeping crop losses down and helping stabilize food prices, all while improving nutrition and shelf life.

Quiz question

How has plant science helped make Canada’s food system more resilient?

 

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