As the global population balloons, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to meet the world’s basic food require-ments. Through pesticides and plant biotechnology, farmers can meet the needs of a growing population and produce a safe, affordable and abundant food supply.
The world population has doubled in the last 40 years, but the land area devoted to food production has remained virtually the same. Pesticides and plant biotechnology play an important role in making the most of our productive land.
The agriculture and agri-food value chain is an important part of Canada’s economy – contributing $150 billion annually and employing one in seven Canadians. And technology innovations are creating new sectors, opening up new markets for traditional crops and offering renewable alternatives to petroleum-based products.
