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12: Why Investing in Canadian Seed Genetics Holds the Key to Long-Term Food Security with Darby McGrath

12: Why Investing in Canadian Seed Genetics Holds the Key to Long-Term Food Security with Darby McGrath

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📺 Watch, Subscribe, Follow on YouTube & SpotifyThanks to Our SponsorHarnois GreenhouseWebsite - https://harnoisgreenhouse.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerresHarnoisGreenhousesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/harnois.ghs/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/serres-harnois-greenhouse/“I think it is a little bit of a blind spot for us with respect to supply chains... the seed genetics being a key bottleneck or point of risk in Canada,” says Darby McGrath, Vice President of Research and Development at the Vineland Horticulture Research and Innovation Center, in this compelling episode of Greenhouse Success Stories. With an insider’s perspective on the future of Canadian food security, Darby McGrath exposes how the nation’s greenhouse sector is largely dependent on imported seed genetics not tailored to local climates, leaving growers vulnerable and highlighting a critical gap in innovation.Tune in to learn why Canada risks losing control of its food supply without urgent investment in homegrown seed breeding, how Vineland works with both domestic and international partners to advance R&D, and what it really takes to bring resilient, high-yield crops to market. Whether you’re fascinated by genetics, the business of agriculture, or the future of food production, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.Key TakeawaysDon’t leave seed genetics to chance—demand Canadian-adapted crops and support initiatives building local breeding capacity now.Break research silos—reach out, collaborate, and leverage networks like Vineland to accelerate real-world horticulture solutions.Take control of your supply chain—identify vulnerabilities and advocate for investment in domestic R&D and greenhouse innovation.Harness new tech—explore advanced solutions like pathogen labs and digital tools to future-proof your greenhouse operation.Act on knowledge gaps—access Vineland or similar organizations for support, and bring your unique challenges forward to drive sector-wide progress.Memorable Quotes"Breeding doesn’t operate on funding cycles, and the way that we invest into these things is through competitive granting, and that doesn’t work because breeding extends beyond those funding cycles that are connected to policy frameworks.""If we want to invest in breeding, it can’t be based on competitive funding alone. Not that I’m saying that doesn’t have its place for encouraging innovation and developing new tools, but it’s got to be a strategic decision that we say, no, this is worth it and we’re going to invest in it and here’s why.""I think our job is to support the sector, identify where there are market gaps, and develop new practices, processes, and products for horticulture in Ontario."Connect with DarbyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darby-mcgrath-a6671935/Vineland Research and Innovation Centre - https://vinelandresearch.com/Resources MentionedUniversity of Guelph: https://www.uoguelph.ca/University of Toronto: https://www.utoronto.ca/Brock University: https://brocku.ca/University of Waterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/Connect With UsGSS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/verticalfarmingpodcastGSS Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/direct/inbox/Subscribe to our newsletters!AgTech Digest - https://agtechdigest.comThe Indoor Farmer - https://www.indoorverticalfarm.com/Horti-Gen Insights - https://www.hortigeninsights.com/🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast Production and Marketing by FullCastDiscover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report
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