‘Finding Common Ground in a Divided World’ explores how global agriculture can remain both sustainable, resilient and profitable amid profound geopolitical, economic, and environmental change. Developed by the Global Forum on Farm Policy and Innovation (GFFPI) – a collaboration between leading agricultural think tanks from Australia, Canada, the European Union, and the United States including the Forum for the Future of Agriculture – the paper brings together diverse perspectives to inform constructive dialogue on the future of food and farm policy.

Through highlighting GFFPI perspectives, expert opinion, and a series of dialogues held in October 2025, the report explores topics including the shifting centre of gravity in agri-food policy and the challenges facing innovation, food security, and sustainability. The dialogue revealed common concerns: eroding trust in science, widening gaps between ambition and implementation, and the need to align trade, innovation and environmental policies with farm-level profitability.

About GFFPI
The Global Forum on Farm Policy and Innovation (GFFPI) is a collaborative platform formed by four leading independent agricultural institutes from Australia, Canada, the European Union, and the United States. The partnership uses evidence-based insights and emerging research to fuel dialogue, unlock new thinking, and identify opportunities to advance sustainable agriculture globally.

Founding organizations:
• Australian Farm Institute
• Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute
• Farm Foundation
• Forum for the Future of Agriculture