The Europeans may approve the cultivation of gene edited crops, which may convince African and Asian countries to follow suit
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Gene editing may be entering a new world order
The European Union appears to be close to approving the technology, which could open doors in other countries as well
Canada strives to attract gene-editing expertise
Seed development companies want to see more ability to collect royalties than what is currently available in some crops
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada has difficulty attracting companies to develop crop varieties due to the amount of farm-saved seed used by growers. As countries try to establish themselves as suitable places for development of gene-edited crops, there are questions about Canada’s ability to be a player. Gene editing can help with production challenges with many […] Read more
Gene editing race, illegal seed use in crosshairs
Glacier FarmMedia – ROTTERDAM — Many major crop-producing regions, Canada among them, now have a pathway to market gene-edited crops and that could lead to new products that avoid the former arduous, costly and time-consuming approval process that faced genetically modified crops. The World Seed Congress brings together stakeholders in the global seed industry. The critical difference is […] Read more
Jury still out on public acceptance of gene editing
Regulatory bodies around the world give the technology the green light, but how the public responds remains uncertain
WINNIPEG — “Uncertain” is a good way to describes how China, India and other food importing nations could respond to gene edited crops from Canada. Globally, the regulatory situation looks hopeful, said Krista Thomas, vice-president of trade policy and seed innovation with the Canada Grains Council. But in many cases the regulations for gene edited […] Read more
Gene editing promises to open floodgates for canola traits
Company uses the technology to develop new varieties that will target pod shatter, sclerotinia and herbicide resistance
SASKATOON — Canola growers can expect a bunch of new seed traits to hit the market in coming years as gene-editing technology takes off, says an industry official. Cibus is one company doing a lot of work on that front and is expected to commercialize three new traits in Canada before the end of this […] Read more
Pulse sector goes slow on gene editing
WINNIPEG — Canadian pulse growers may have to wait before they can plant gene-edited peas, lentils and chickpeas. Gene editing is a permitted technology in Canada and in India, a critical export market for pulse crops. However, researchers and pulse industry leaders are hesitant to release gene-edited varieties because they’re worried about market acceptance. Related […] Read more
Gene editing race, illegal seed use in crosshairs at World Seed Congress
European Union pushes for alternative seed coatings in a bid to reduce microplastics
Glacier FarmMedia – Glacier FarmMedia’s John Greig is at the World Seed Congress in Rotterdam, The Netherlands this week. Watch for his daily updates on our websites and more in-depth coverage in our publications. There are now enough of the major crop-producing regions in the world with a pathway to market for gene-edited crops to […] Read more
Gene-edited wheat tested
SASKATOON — Agriculture Canada has planted its first research plots of gene-edited wheat. The experimental wheat is being grown in a small field trial at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre. Related stories: The goal is to produce spring wheat lines with greater ability to receive and use sunlight, according to an Alberta Farmer Express article. A […] Read more
Feds find balance on gene editing file
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the federal government’s recently updated guidance for the use of gene editing in plant breeding didn’t please everyone, but it certainly pleased many. The feds did an admirable job of finding balance in a thorny issue. Much of the agricultural industry has been clamouring for Ottawa to confirm […] Read more
