Why ramping up Canada’s indoor farming capacity may prove ‘difficult’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada's new National Food Strategy seeks to boost domestic greenhouse production, but experts highlight challenges in scaling up due to high costs and energy requirements, with most produce still imported.

• Canada's National Food Strategy aims to expand year-round greenhouse production with $750 million investment.
• Experts note challenges in scaling up greenhouses due to high costs and energy demands in cold climates.
• Most fruits and vegetables are still imported, with 90% of fruits and 70% of vegetables coming from outside Canada.