The Globe and Mail: Canada’s role in global food security growing

photo of newspaper article“We recognize that the challenge of food insecurity is complex and requires a multi-faceted solution and we applaud the work of Food Banks Canada that is making a difference in the lives of so many Canadians,” says Trevor Heck, president of Syngenta Canada.

The Canadian agriculture industry is part of the solution to addressing the problem of food insecurity in Canada and around the world, he adds.

“Our sector can contribute significantly to food security through innovative technologies that ensure farmers can continue to increase crop yields sustainably and protect our food supply,” he says, adding that farmers grow more yield per acre than ever before with help of science-based agricultural tools and technology.

Read the complete article in The Globe and Mail.