Plant science innovations help crops boost yields while supporting sustainable agriculture.
Without plant science innovations, Canadian farmers would need an additional 34 million acres of farmland to produce what they do today.
Hear how innovation helps the soybean feed more people, more sustainably.
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My friends and I are a lot more efficient than we used to be. In the last 50 years, I’ve increased my yields by almost 60%. That means you get a lot more food from every field.
Canadian soybean
Seed innovations help crops grow more efficiently, boosting yields and supporting sustainable agriculture. These advances help farmers grow more efficiently while minimizing inputs.
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Over the last 25+ years, plant science innovations have cut CO₂ emissions equal to taking how many cars off the road for a year?
These innovations have actually removed the equivalent of 15.2 million cars from the road for a whole year.
Plant science has helped avoid CO₂ emissions equivalent to taking 15.2 million cars off the road for a whole year.
Hear from the canola plant on how it survives storms and supports the environment.
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Canadian land is stronger and healthier with agricultural innovation. No-till farming keeps our roots solid and slashes erosion, making our fields more resilient than ever before.
Canadian canola
Farmers are the unsung heroes behind Canada's climate-smart farms, and science gives them the tools to succeed and adapt to climate challenges. Innovations like no-till and conservation tillage have transformed the farming industry by reducing soil erosion by up to 97%, improving soil health, and enhancing water retention.
Quiz question
Which of the following is a benefit of plant science innovation on Canadian farms?
Precision technologies help farms use water and nutrients efficiently while improving climate resilience. In fact, in the prairies alone, greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture dropped from 53% 2005–2016.
These innovations focus on efficiency and resilience. In fact, in the Prairies alone, greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture dropped from 53% 2005–2016.
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