Industry lobbies government to adopt an organic action plan but concedes it will not happen overnight
WINNIPEG — Organic farming leaders want the federal government to implement a policy similar to Europe, in which 25 percent of farmland is supposed to be organic by 2030. That’s considered an unrealistic target for Canada, considering only three percent of farmland is currently in organic production. As a result, organic leaders are proposing a […] Read moreTag Archives Canadian Organic Trade Association
Organic growers renew gene editing demands
Sector cites media reports alleging secret discussions among proponents of voluntary disclosure of gene edited seed
The Canadian organic sector has repeated its call for mandatory disclosure of gene edited seeds, citing a media report suggesting closed-door discussions led to Ottawa’s decision to make disclosure voluntary. Radio-Canada, the French arm of the CBC, reported that a partnership between the government, CropLife Canada and the Canada Grains Council, known as the Tiger […] Read more
Bigger and better – bold plans to expand organic
In 2021, Canada was the fifth largest market in the world for organic food and products, as the industry was worth around $9.35 billion. But leaders in Canada’s organic sector aren’t satisfied with that figure. They’re working on a bold plan they say will make the industry stronger, bigger and better. The time is right […] Read more
