Smart and Sustainable Farming

Improving agricultural resource efficiency and adapting to climate change

Our innovative practices are aimed at improving agricultural resource efficiency by partnering with Farmers for water usage efficiency and educating farmers on various farm operating practices.

Mitigating climate change

  • We source our potatoes from local farmers to reduce CO2 emissions due to transportation, storage, and freight.
  • We focus on optimizing the use of fertilizers through strategic placement and increasing the use of nutrient restoring cover crops.
  • We encourage our storage partners to adapt renewable energy sources like solar PV to reduce CO2 footprint.
  • In F23,our C02 emissions intensity reducedby 20% (baseline F17)

Advancing Regenerative Agriculture

  • By 2030, we aim to have 100% of McCain potato acres implement our ‘Onboarding’ level of regenerative agriculture practices, and 50% reaching the ‘Engaged’ level.
  • A key tool in this ambition is our Regenerative Agriculture Framework that outlines core regenerative principles and outcomes for farmers and the food system.
  • Throughout this transition period, we at McCain, including our field representatives and agronomists who are all trained in regenerative practices, support our farmers through a combination of technical, financial and educational resources. The goal is to help farmers become more resilient and
    competitive for the long term.
  • In F23, 18% acres implemented regenerative agriculture practices (onboarding level) in India.
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Sustainable water usage

  • We promote sustainable water practices with all our growers.
  • We encourage our growers to opt for drip and sprinkler irrigation as opposed to flood irrigation to ensure water efficiency usage.
  • 100% of our existing growers use these systems.
  • in F23, water use efficiency improved by 6% as compared to F17

Innovation and technology

  • Our farming practices are constantly evolving through the usage of new and recent technologies.
  • We use the latest machinery to support our farming practices.
  • We are working on developing a model farm, which will be based on Good Agricultural Practices, Sustainability, and Profitability.
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Future-proofing rural livelihoods through agricultural development

  • We work with more than 1000 growers whom we consider part of our family.
  • We empower our growers with training, knowledge and new technology pertaining to precision farming, data-driven agriculture, pest management, storage practices, and post-harvest handling practices.
  • We offer technical training to our growers’ partner with the aid of multinational irrigation and Agri input companies  

Advancing Regenerative Agriculture

Given the increasingly unpredictable climate, the shift towards smart and sustainable farming practices and the use of renewable energy on farms is vital

The six key principles which frame our practice include:

  • Armour soils preferable with living plants.
  • Minimize soil disturbance.
  • Enhance crop and ecosystem diversity.
  • Reduce agro-chemical impacts and optimize water use.
  • Ensure farm resilience.
  • Integrate organic and live stock elements.

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Resource Efficient Operations

We aim to implement a zero waste model by using 100% recyclable materials. This allows for efficient resource operations by means of 100% renewable energy that reduces CO2 emissions.

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