Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced this morning the guidance for gene-edited crops under Part 5 of the Seeds Regulations, saying Canada’s approach is unique. There are three prongs to the approach: “The goal is to facilitate discussion as gene edited products are introduced to the market. “I am confident these measures will allow the […] Read more
EU likely in market for Canadian durum
The vast majority of the European Union’s durum imports come from North America, with a little bit sprinkled in from Russia and Kazakhstan.
Border blockade participant found guilty
Judge Gordon Krinke found Artur Pawlowski guilty of mischief and breach of release in connection with the two-week blockade.
Grass fire risk high in Sask.
Overall, models suggest the entire province will see warmer than average temperatures from May through to October, and that could mean more fires.
Federal workers back at work; CRA staff still out
A tentative agreement was reached for the bargaining groups representing more than 120,000 workers on the weekend.
Ag labour survey deadline extended
CAHRC reported Canadian farmers lost $2.9 billion in potential earnings in 2020, because of labour shortages exacerbated by COVID-19.
Gene-edited pigs made into sausages
The five pigs were slaughtered and processed at the WSU Meat Lab, then United States Department of Agriculture staff inspected the meat for safety. A meat scientist at the university made some of the pork into sausages, which will be sold to raise funds for students on the university's meat-judging team.
Opinion: Fear of biotechnology will fade away
Gene editing is simply an extension of conventional breeding, which is the kind of breeding that farmers have practiced for millennia. For me, as a farmer in Saskatchewan, it provides an amazing opportunity.
StatCan seeding intentions survey called out-of-date
Chuck Penner, an analyst with LeftField Commodity Research, noted that the survey was conducted before 2023 crop insurance coverage levels were set.
Bargaining continues with new offer from federal employer
The union issued a statement Friday, April 28, saying a new offer was on the table.
