In this episode of The Truth About Ag, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout sit down with Lisa Ashton, agriculture policy lead on RBC’s Climate Action Institute Team, to dive into the big questions shaping Canadian agriculture. Ashton shares insights from RBC’s latest reports, including the Food First Report, breaking down why RBC is investing in this research and how they’re gathering ideas to drive success for Canada’s ag sector.
In this podcast, hear more about Canada’s relationship with the U.S. and its position on the global stage, the challenges and policy implications shaping the future of agriculture, and the brain drain of ideas heading south.
The conversation also explores investment and innovation, infrastructure gaps and opportunities, and how collaboration across natural resources can help strengthen the industry. From policy to productivity, this episode is all about what it will take for Canadian agriculture to not just compete—but lead.
The Truth about Ag podcast is hosted by Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert of Farmer Coach and Hebert Grain Ventures. Each episode aims to bring you closer to the heartbeat of agriculture through candid conversations and honest discussions.
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