The writers argue that a pulse research agreement between Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Limagrain that includes variety use agreements threatens the concept of farm-saved seed.  |  File photo

VUA deal undermines farmer control

The recent SaskPulse annual general meeting had a lively debate on the resolution opposing variety use agreements on varieties developed using check-off funds. VUAs are contracts that farmers must sign when they buy certain new varieties, forcing them to pay an annual fee to the seed company if they want to plant farm-saved seed in […] Read more