The future of Canada’s seed industry regulations are on the table. Farmers still have a chance to weigh in.  |  File photo

Farmers have the chance to guide seed sector

Glacier FarmMedia – As farmers enter one of their busiest times, they’re being asked to help shape Canada’s future seed regulations via online survey. The survey (found here) closes May 1 and is part of the seed regulatory modernization (SRM) process launched in September 2020 by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), which administers the […] Read more

Researchers use a small planter to plant seed trials at the University of Saskatchewan.

Where has all the seed money gone?

Private firms have backed away from cereal crop innovation for the Prairies, mostly because a decent return on investment is doubtful in Canada.