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Author-Name:Sabrina Gulab 
Author-Workplace-Name: School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Author-Name: Guillaume Lhermie
Author-Workplace-Name: School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Title: A Case for Reinforcing Agri-food Research and Development Spending: Where Does Canada Stand Internationally?
Abstract: Spending on global agricultural research and development (R&D) increased from $31 billion in
2000 to $47 billion in 2016, highlighting the sector’s critical role in addressing food security,
climate adaptation and economic competitiveness. While countries like China, Brazil and Australia
have made strategic investments that drive innovation and sustainability, Canada’s agricultural
R&D spending has declined significantly, falling from $0.86 billion in 2013 to $0.68 billion in 2022.
This reduction has left Canada ranking lowest among the top seven OECD countries in agricultural
R&D expenditures, jeopardizing its global competitiveness and resilience.
This policy brief looks at global trends, analyzes Canada’s relative under-performance and
proposes strategies to revitalize its agricultural R&D framework.
Journal: The School of Public Policy SPP Briefing Papers
Volume: 18
Issue: 03
Year: 2025
Month: February
File-URL: https://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/JSC44-ReinforcingAgrifood-Final.pdf
File-Format: Application/pdf
Handle: RePEc:clh:briefi:v:18:y:2025:i:03