With our roots on the farm, we believe agriculture can, and must, be a response to climate change. For us, this starts with soil. Healthy soils help prevent floods, increase water retention capacity, protect against drought, and nourish the crops that feed us. This goes hand in hand with transforming the way we farm, working with our farmers to optimize the use of water and agricultural inputs and to reduce emissions from our potato supply chain. Our Smart & Sustainable Farming pillar aims, over time, to help strengthen the potato agricultural system and support farmers in maintaining their livelihoods.
Our Smart & Sustainable Farming Priorities.
Regenerative Agriculture at McCain Foods.
Given the increasingly unpredictable climate, the shift towards smart and sustainable farming practices and the use of renewable energy on farms is vital. Our Regenerative Agriculture Framework has been developed to support best practice, based around six key principles.
Farms of the Future.
McCain now operates three Farms of the Future across diverse growing regions in Canada, Africa, and the UK, fulfilling our commitment to invest in these innovation sites where regenerative agriculture practices are tested, validated, and shared across our global farming network.
Read more
in our
Sustainability Report.
