Rethinking Food Insecurity Risk Management in Canada: The Role of Agri-Tech and Accelerators

May 17, 2024

By Tabitha Caswell for Bioenterprise Canada

The most recent Global Food Security Index (GFSI) report by Economist Impact signals a weakening global food system where Canada stands as a key player, holding the 7^th rank among 113 countries on the list. This pivotal position showcases Canada’s potential to spearhead global initiatives and become a leader in the pursuit of global food security.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. With food prices at an all-time high, we cannot dismiss the pressure felt within our borders. Perhaps we must first examine our weaknesses, reinforce our internal agri-food systems, and work to ensure they are resilient enough to serve as a model for international counterparts.

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Video: Why the Fertilizer Crisis Won’t End When the Iran War Does

The fertilizer crisis didn’t start with war — it revealed a system already under strain.

Seed World U.S. Editor Aimee Nielson breaks down what’s really happening in global fertilizer markets and why the impact on farmers may last far longer than current headlines suggest. Featuring insights from global fertilizer expert Melih Keyman and industry leaders Chris Abbott and Chris Turner, this conversation explores:

Why fertilizer supply was already tight before geopolitical disruption

What the Strait of Hormuz and global trade routes mean for input availability

How rising nitrogen prices are crushing farmer margins

Why this crisis could affect seed choices, crop mix and acreage decisions

The hidden risks around phosphate and sulfur supply

Why experts say this situation may get worse before it gets better

Even if tensions ease, the underlying issues — supply constraints, investment gaps and purchasing behavior — are still in play.

Watch to understand what this means for farmers, the seed industry and the future of global food production.