Timeline: 2026–2028
This Nuffield scholarship research examines financing mechanisms that de-risk regenerative agriculture transitions for Canadian producers. Drawing from approximately 50 structured interviews across 8-10 countries, the research documents blended finance models, insurance innovations, and risk-sharing frameworks currently enabling farmers globally to adopt climate-smart practices. The work will synthesize these findings and formulate recommendations adapted to the Canadian context.
These findings will be shared by Regeneration Canada and implemented into our programs to provide better support for our producers.
About Antonious Petro:
Antonious Petro is a Nuffield Canada Scholar, soil health practitioner, and agricultural leader. Originally from Egypt, where he farmed for over a decade before immigrating to Canada, he completed an M.Sc. in Soil Science from UQAT (Quebec, Canada), focusing on carbon sequestration and perennial cover systems. He co-founded Regeneration Canada and served as its Executive Director for four years, growing it from a grassroots initiative into a nationally recognized organization supporting regenerative agriculture across Canada.
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