Bee health has been the subject of much media attention over the last year, and rightly so. Bees are a critical part of the agricultural system and they are largely responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat. There are few who are more concerned about this issue than the manufacturers of […] Read more
Stories by Lorne Hepworth
Biotechnology opposition off base
Innovation is key to keeping Canada’s agricultural sector strong. Science-based regulatory systems ensure that such innovations are safe for human health and the environment. Innovations derived through modern plant breeding help farmers, are good for the environment and deliver tangible benefits to consumers by way of lower food costs. Agricultural innovation, including plant biotechnology, has […] Read more
Pesticide security
Re: Pesticide dangers, Health Clinic column,Western Producer,May 26. Clare Rowson was correct to say that pesticides -like all chemicals -need to be handled according to label directions. However, she also provided a significant amount of misinformation to readers that must be corrected. Rowson cites various studies in her column, but what readers should know is […] Read more
Pesticide use
Re: Public education could ease food label confusion, Dec. 9, 2010. A recent editorial inThe Western Producerunfortunately perpetuated the myth that organic farmers run their businesses without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. In reality, today’s organic farmers do use an extensive list of non-synthetic pesticides. In fact, some 85 different types of substances such […] Read more
