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Note from CAPI This report examines digital agriculture’s role in strengthening Canadian farming amid rising costs, trade pressures, and climate challenges. The research stems from a need to understand why adoption lags despite the clear potential for gains in productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability. It matters now because Canada’s agricultural policy, including the 2023-2028 Sustainable Canadian […]

Note from CAPI This report calls for a more inclusive approach to species-at-risk (SAR) conservation on Canada’s agricultural landscapes. Current policies, scientific uncertainty, and limited engagement with producers often result in higher costs and delayed actions. To fix this, the report recommends participatory science—bringing producers, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders into decision-making from the start. […]

Note from CAPI This report explores the economics of farmland use, value, and returns across Canada, using Census of Agriculture data to fill key knowledge gaps. While farmland has appreciated significantly over the past 30 years, rising land values alone don’t deliver sufficient returns for most investors—especially in high-density regions where development pressures distort the […]

Note from CAPI CAPI recognizes the importance of fostering and mentoring the next generation of thought leaders emerging from Doctoral programs across Canada, who are working in multi-disciplinary fields. Through CAPI’s Doctoral Fellowship program, CAPI offers a small, innovative group of young students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and expertise to some of agriculture’s […]

Note from CAPI CAPI recognizes the importance of fostering and mentoring the next generation of thought leaders emerging from Doctoral programs across Canada, who are working in multi-disciplinary fields. Through CAPI’s Doctoral Fellowship program, CAPI offers a small, innovative group of young students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and expertise to some of agriculture’s […]

Note from CAPI CAPI recognizes the importance of fostering and mentoring the next generation of thought leaders emerging from Doctoral programs across Canada, who are working in multi-disciplinary fields. Through CAPI’s Doctoral Fellows’ program, CAPI offers a small, innovative group of young students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and expertise to some of agriculture’s […]

Note from CAPI CAPI recognizes the importance of fostering and mentoring the next generation of thought leaders emerging from Doctoral programs across Canada, who are working in multi-disciplinary fields. Through CAPI’s Doctoral Fellowship program, CAPI offers a small, innovative group of young students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and expertise to some of agriculture’s […]

There are growing opportunities for Canada’s agri-food sector globally right now, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. It is critical that we capitalize on these opportunities by understanding what they are and how we are uniquely positioned to fill the gaps. It is also critical that we develop a strong, and actionable strategy to do so. Here […]

Public spending on agriculture isn’t just about numbers – it’s about impact. How much we spend, where we spend it, and how we spend it all shape Canadian agriculture. Often, the public debate calls for more spending without really looking at how well current programs work or considering whether some existing spending should be reshaped, […]

CAPI recently released the second phase of the inaugural Agri-Food Risk Report, “From Optimism to Realism.” It builds on the first phase, which focused on the 2024 Agri-Food Risk Survey results, and draws insights from CAPI dialogues with industry leaders, policy makers, and other stakeholders. This policy brief highlights from results from the survey and […]