Angela Bedard-Haughn, dean of the college of agriculture and bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, says boder carbon adjustment mechanisms are good in theory, but no one yet knows if they will actually work when it comes to a basic human necessity such as food. | Getty Images

Agriculture called unready for border carbon adjustments

Some jurisdictions attempt to ensure imported, domestic products pay the same carbon cost, but food security an issue

REGINA — The world needs far more data if border carbon adjustments are to be implemented and actually work in agriculture, the House of Commons agriculture committee heard last week. Angela Bedard-Haughn, dean of the college of agriculture and bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, said it’s good that conversations are starting, but it’s also […] Read more

Panelists at a recent conference said regulations and mandatory food labelling are necessary for food safety and nutrition but may discourage new entrants in the sector who don’t understand the reasons.  |  File photo

Knowledge can fix regulation

Glacier FarmMedia – Public disconnect from agriculture and misunderstanding of agricultural processes may be causes for regulatory concern, attendees of a recent Protein Industries Canada conference heard. Canada is a world leader in agricultural innovation and has set the standard for gene editing and plant breeding regulations, said speakers on one panel about regulatory reform. […] Read more