Antonious Petro
2026
Scholar
Originally from Egypt, Antonious spent over a decade farming with his family before leaving agriculture due to its economic instability. That experience shaped his commitment to supporting farmers and ranchers and rethinking the financial systems that drive agricultural decisions. Since immigrating to Canada twelve years ago, he has worked alongside producers to advance regenerative practices that are both ecologically sound and economically viable.
He holds a Master’s degree in Agriculture (Soil Sciences) from Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, where his research focused on soil carbon sequestration. He also serves on the board of Farmers for Climate Solutions. When he's not in meetings, you'll find him on farms, geeking out about soil with producers.
How financing tools, incentive programs, and economic planning models de-risk and support the long-term adoption of regenerative agriculture
His Nuffield study will examine how financing tools, incentive programs, decision-making frameworks, and organizational models around the world de-risk and support the long-term adoption of regenerative agriculture. Rather than focusing solely on the transition phase, Antonious is interested in how entire systems can be designed to sustain these practices—from blended finance models to risk mitigation tools and public–private program design.
