Where ecological health meets economic viability
Confluence Agriculture works with farmers, non-profits, and institutions to design regenerative systems that work, on the land and on the balance sheet.
Three ways we move the work forward
Research that finds what works, consulting that puts it into practice, and a gathering that brings the people doing it together.
Nuffield Research
Global research identifying financing tools and economic frameworks that de-risk regenerative agriculture transitions for farmers and ranchers.
Explore the researchStrategic Consulting
Partnering with farmer organizations, non-profits, governments, and financial institutions to design practical, farmer-centred programs and transition strategies.
Consulting servicesHorizons
A two-day outdoor gathering that brings together over 300 farmers, researchers, agronomists, food system thinkers, and engaged consumers to explore new ideas for resilient prairie agriculture.
Learn about HorizonsFarmers should never have to choose between caring for the land and staying financially viable.Antonious Petro, Founder
Antonious Petro
Farmer, soil scientist, 2026 Nuffield Canada Scholar
Antonious brings a rare combination of hands-on farming experience, scientific training, and national leadership to regenerative agriculture in Canada.
He began farming in Egypt, where he spent over a decade working the land before economic pressures forced him out of agriculture. That experience shaped his lifelong commitment to making sure farmers never have to choose between caring for the land and staying financially viable.
After moving to Canada, he completed a Master’s in Agriculture (Soil Sciences) at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, with research on soil carbon sequestration and perennial cover systems.
He contributed to the foundation of Regeneration Canada and served as CEO for four years, helping build a national movement that advanced producer-led regenerative practices across the country. He serves on the board of Farmers for Climate Solutions, representing over 17,000 farmers and ranchers.
In 2026, Antonious was selected as a Nuffield Canada Scholar. His global research focuses on financing tools that de-risk regenerative transitions for farmers.
Meeting farmers where they are: practically, economically, and ecologically.
Latest from the blog
Nuffield research updates, insights, and field reflections as the work evolves.
Nuffield Diaries #3: Northern Ireland and England
In their words: what producers told me about risk, margins, insurance and paying farmers for their time.
Nuffield Diaries #1: Scotland
If the practice pays, what actually needs financing? Entry, time, accounting and land.
Nuffield Diaries: the coolest rancher in Japan!
Yuge Farm, near Kobe, and how Tadao Yuge has adapted to challenges since 1943.
Planning a regenerative program or transition?
Whether you are a farmer organization, funder, government, or financial institution, let’s talk about what would make it work for farmers.