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
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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
Bright spot seen in China’s embrace of GM crops
China is getting close to commercially producing a variety of genetically modified crops and that is good news for Canadian growers, says an industry official. China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently approved 37 GM corn and 14 GM soybean varieties for cultivation. The approvals are part of a pilot program introduced in 2021 […] Read more
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
