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NDP Proposes Tough Restrictions For New GE Crops

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Aprivate member’s bill before the House of Commons this month would require regulators to consider the potential market impact of any new genetically engineered crop before approving it. Alex Atamanenko should get the backing of his fellow NDPers as well as Bloq MPs, who are against GE crops. The Liberals tend to be divided on
News, Oilseeds

Oilseed Sector Research Gets Government Boost

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The federal government is offering up to $19 million for the Canola Council of Canada to lead research in partnership with the Flax Council of Canada, industry scientists and universities, a federal release says. “The oilseed industry is an important driver of Canada’s economy and that’s why our government is making strategic investments to keep
News, Oilseeds

Saved Flax OK If It Tests GM Free

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The flax industry has reversed an earlier decision requiring farmers to sow only certified seed this year after finding contamination by the genetically modified CDC Triffid in more cultivars. Prairie flax growers can continue sowing farm-saved seed provided it tests negative for traces of genetically modified (GM) CDC Triffid, flax growers were told at a
Crops, Oilseeds

Canada, EU Flax Industries Hit Hard By Triffid Contamination

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Canada has lost its lucrative food-grade flax market in the European Union due to contamination from genetically modified (GM) CDC Triffid flax, an industry official told flax growers meeting here last week. “From the food industry side Canadian flax is now excluded (from the EU),” Rick Hallock, manager of eastern meal marketing for Richardson International
Cereals, Livestock, Oilseeds

What’s Up – for Mar. 4, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 March 4– Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op annual district meeting, South Central district, 1:30 p. m., Big M Centre, Stampede Grounds, Morris. For more info call 1-800-899-7675. March 4 – Manitoba Flax Growers Association annual meeting, 10:30 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., Holland Community Centre. Presentations
News, Oilseeds

Federal Government Finances Flax Research

The federal government is contributing $5.9 million towards creating new flax varieties and developing an improved method for flaxseed testing. “New and improved flax varieties will give Canadian farmers increased flax yield and more opportunities to succeed in international markets,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz in a release. The investment will finance two initiatives: $4
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

What’s Up – for Feb. 25, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Feb. 25-27 – Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference, Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York Ave. For more info visit www.pcesc.caor call Shannon toll free at 866-532-6155. Feb. 26 – Farm Focus: Celebrating Farm Families and Rural Living, 9:30 a. m. to 4 p. m., Boissevain School,
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

What’s Up – for Feb. 18, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Feb. 17-19 – The Future of Trucking Symposium, Hotel Fort Garry, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg. For more info visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/ti/oremail larson@ cc. umanitoba.ca. Feb. 18 – Value Chain Manitoba Initiative workshop, Module 5: Understanding Category Management, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Various rural video conference
News, Oilseeds

Is There Enough Certified Flaxseed?

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Planting certified flaxseed this spring instead of farm saved is part of a plan to flush traces of genetically modified (GM) CDC Triffid flax from the handling system and restore exports to the European Union (EU). But no one in the industry is sure what the supply or demand will be. “There’s enough (certified) seed
Crops, Oilseeds

Canadian Farmers Frustrated Over Flax Issue

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Western Canadian farmers taking part in a conference call Feb. 1, to discuss the state of the flaxseed industry, expressed concern over some of the plans offered by the market representatives to deal with the trace amounts of genetically modified material that has been found in flaxseed samples across the country. The requirement that producers

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