September 24, 2024, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is proud to present its recently published report, Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth.
The report emphasizes the critical need for a comprehensive policy and legislative framework to harness the benefits of advanced data analytics and precision farming. It highlights the essential role of both government and industry leaders in establishing clear parameters for data use, sharing and interoperability, alongside fostering public and private investments in connectivity infrastructure and equipment standards.
The report includes six key recommendations to harness data to help achieve agriculture’s immense potential as both an economic engine and a powerful tool in the fight against climate change.
On top of the release of this report, CFA is also proud to announce that it will be the first Canadian farm industry member of the Ag Data Transparent (ADT) organization. Members are committed to supporting ADT by upholding the Core Principles and advocating for data transparency within their organization and in the agricultural industry. Companies that want to be recognized as Ag Data Transparent must submit their contracts with farmers for certification by ADT which is a not-for-profit group guided by farmer voice.
This certification looks to verify compliance with the ADT Core Principles, improve farmers trust of data platforms, simplify contracts and educate farmers on issues surrounding privacy, security and the use of agriculture data.
CFA remains dedicated to ensuring that agriculture data is used in the best interest of Canadian farmers, supporting their financial, environmental and social sustainability while also driving efficiency and growth.