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Building a Competitive,
Innovation-Driven
Canada

For every $1 invested in agricultural research there's a $10 return

By boosting agricultural productivity and building resilience, plant science innovations help Canada compete globally, which benefits Canadians at home.

Plant science drives billions in economic activity, supports tens of thousands of valuable Canadian jobs, and helps fuel $38 billion in exported crops and related products annually.

Without plant science innovations, Canada would export $6.4 billion less agri-food products or around 30% less than it does today.

Hear from canola about how it helps bring billions of dollars to the Canadian economy.

Plant science innovations help keep canola strong. Without them, Canada’s canola revenues would shrink by $6.3 billion.

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With innovation on my side, I’ve grown into Canada’s top field crop. Now, I’m part of more than $26 billion in oilseeds and cereals exported worldwide.

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Plant science doesn't just help grow crops, it helps make farms more productive by improving yields and enhancing sustainability. In fact, plant science innovations boost productivity by more than $29,000 per employee in the agriculture sector.

Hear from the Potato on how plant science makes crops more profitable. 

Without plant science innovations, Canadian farmers would produce $856 million less potatoes annually.

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I’m not just good for dinner; I’m good for Canada. From the soils of PEI to the fields of Alberta, I pack a big punch for Canada driving almost $3 billion in economic activity for Canada.

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Quiz question

What percentage of Canada’s agri-food exports relies on plant science innovations?

Hear from the soybean on how it helps Canada’s economy grow strong.

Thanks to scientific advances, and new crop protection tools, Canadian soybeans are thriving, contributing $5.6 billion annually to the economy.

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Canada's economic output would fall by $13.3 billion and GDP would shrink by $4 billion without plant science innovations.

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Thanks to genetically modified seed varieties, soybean and corn growers saved over $150 million in 2024 alone.

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By lowering costs without sacrificing yield, plant science innovations have economic benefits all along the value chain from farmers to the grocery store. Plant science isn’t niche; it’s strengthening Canada’s future.

Plant science innovations support on-farm productivity. Without modern crop protection tools and plant breeding innovation, Canada's crop production would be  $14.6 billion lower.

Quiz question

How much do plant science innovations add to Canadian farm revenues each year?

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