Bridging the gap between research and real-world impact remains one of Canadian agriculture’s most persistent challenges. Now, this crossover episode of Ag Policy Connection and The Final Mile tackles that issue head on.
In this episode, hosted by Tyler McCann and Elise Bigley of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), the conversation brings together Dr. Mark Redmond, CEO of Results Drive...
The strongest version of this narrative is that Canadian agriculture faces a critical gap between innovation and adoption, with researchers and producers often operating in silos. The discussion rightly highlights the need for better collaboration, clearer communication, and a focus on real-world economics to drive adoption. However, the narrative could be strengthened by addressing systemic barriers, such as funding structures that may incentivize research outputs over practical outcomes. The e...