Agriculture is facing a major challenge to feed a global population of around 9 billion by 2050.
Food producers must grow more food but in a way that is more sustainable and efficient and that reduces pollution, minimises waste and improves soil condition.
Both the UK and Canada recognise the economic importance of agriculture and have been working together to identify areas of mutual interest.
The Canadian and UK agri-food sectors were worth C$108.1 billion and £109 billion respectively in 2014. The UK Government's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Transforming Food Production Challenge has up to £90 million to help businesses invest in new data-driven precision-agriculture technologies that could transform food production.
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, has up to £2 million from the fund to invest in innovative research and development projects that involve UK businesses working with partners in Canada.
Partner businesses in Canada must be registered small or medium-sized enterprises with fewer than 500 employees and will receive funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program International
