Canada’s agriculture sector is a vital contributor to the economy and a key player in the transition to sustainable food systems. With vast arable land and a strong export market, Canada is a global leader in agricultural production, particularly in grains, livestock, and oilseeds. With a growing emphasis on reducing emissions, cutting waste, improving water efficiency, and enhancing soil health, the sector is ideal for clean technology solutions.

From precision farming and bio-based fertilizer solutions to energy-efficient processing and sustainable irrigation systems, there are abundant opportunities for clean tech providers to help farmers meet sustainability goals and boost productivity. As demand for sustainable agricultural practices rises globally, Canadian farmers and processors are poised to be leaders in sustainable food production and processing, making the sector a prime area for innovation and investment. Canada’s agricultural sector includes farming activities, crop and animal production.

Agriculture represents:

• 10% of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions, the fifth-largest emitting economic sector.

• The sector generates a total of 69 million tonnes CO2 equivalent annually.

• Agricultural soils store 18 million tonnes CO2 equivalent annually, offsetting about 26% of the sector’s annual emissions.

• Rising water consumption, with agricultural irrigation increasing by 23% from 2020 to 2022 due to climate change-
  induced drought conditions.

• Significant contributor to Canada’s economy, contributing $150 billion in 2023, accounting for about 7% of the country’s GDP.

• One of the world’s largest exporters of agricultural and food products and one of Canada’s sectors with the greatest potential for economic growth.