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Clear rules needed on low-level GM contamination

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 30, 2013

Clear and reasonable rules for low levels of genetically modified grains and oilseeds need to be part of any Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, Canadian farm leaders told their counterparts from Peru and other countries during a recent trade trip to Lima. “It was a great opportunity to explain to negotiators and other stakeholders why the TPP

Crops, Opinion

Agricultural innovation in plant biotechnology necessary

By Lorne Hepworth April 26, 2013

Innovation is key to keeping Canada’s agricultural sector strong and science-based regulatory systems ensure that such innovations are safe for human health and the environment. Innovations derived through modern plant breeding help farmers, are good for the environment and they deliver tangible benefits to consumers by way of lower food costs. Agricultural innovation, including plant

Beef cattle, Crops, Dairy cattle, Forages

Brandon rally draws 40 protesters opposed to introduction of Roundup Ready alfalfa

By Daniel Winters April 18, 2013

Opponents of genetically modified crops rallied in front of the constituency office of a local MP to protest approval of glyphosate-tolerant alfalfa, which they say could be seeded on fields in Eastern Canada as early as this spring. The demonstration, which drew about 40 protesters, was organized by the local chapter of the National Farmers

Dairy cattle, Forages, News

Dairy farmers ask for delay of GM alfalfa registration

By Alex Binkley April 9, 2013

Registration of genetically modified alfalfa should be delayed until next year so a “coexistence” plan can be completed, says Dairy Farmers of Canada. Roundup Ready alfalfa has become a cause célèbre for anti-GM groups, which say its cultivation will make it impossible for growers of organic alfalfa to stay in business because their crops will

Cereals, Crops

Be careful changing wheat registration

By Allan Dawson April 9, 2013

Western farm leaders say they oppose a push to allow new wheat varieties to be registered without meeting disease resistance, agronomy and end-use standards. The presidents of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan (APAS), and Wild Rose Agricultural Producers (WRAP), say the proposal put forward by rival group Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association

Crops, Forages, Oilseeds, Pulses

Pulse crops eyed for fast-tracked registration

By Dave Bedard April 9, 2013

Lentil, field pea, field bean and faba bean growers are being asked to consider a proposal under which new varieties submitted for federal registration could skip one or two levels of assessment they now receive. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency last week released a draft discussion document as part of an overall review of the

Crops, News

Farm groups say trace levels of GM contamination should be allowed

By Alex Binkley April 9, 2013

Allowing minute traces of genetically modified material in shipments of grains and oilseeds is needed to keep exports flowing, say the Grain Growers of Canada and the Canada Grains Council. Both groups want Ottawa to keep pushing for an international agreement on low level presence (LLP) of GM material. “Canada has the chance to be

Crops, International news, News

China delays GMO corn, rice to woo the public

By Niu Shuping March 16, 2013

China has delayed the introduction of genetically modified rice and corn as it tries to head off public fears, leading government scientists said March 7. The world’s largest rice producer and consumer gave safety approvals to Bt rice and phytase corn in 2009, but has not yet begun commercial production, even though it has already

Crops, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Canola export plan eyes key tariff, non-tariff barriers

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 7, 2013

Tariffs still hinder canola’s access to China, Japan,  Korea and the EU but non-tariff barriers are emerging

Some countries are still slapping import-limiting tariffs on Canada’s canola, but the industry warns this country’s most valuable commodity crop is “uniquely susceptible” to non-tariff barriers emerging at an increasing rate. Both types of barriers in key export markets are targeted in the Canola Council of Canada’s new market access strategy — and will require

Crops, News, Oilseeds

Monsanto touts Brazil royalty deal, some farmers resist

By Reuters February 6, 2013

The company is accused of continuing to charge royalties after the patent on its RR soybeans expired in 2010

Monsanto Co. and Brazil’s National Confederation of Agriculture (CNA) said they had reached an agreement with local farmers to end a dispute over royalty payments on seed technology. But key producing groups in top soybean-growing state Mato Grosso, that are fighting Monsanto in local courts, said they did not accept the agreement. Producers in 10

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end lower

ICE Weekly: Trade progress, new data threaten to break canola’s price range

CBOT Weekly: Trade awaits USDA S/D report

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