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Canada needs an approvals overhaul

Canada’s out-of-date system for approving products and innovations is holding us back

Canada's out-of-date system for approving new products and innovations is putting Canadian producers at a competitive disadvantage.


A drone takes to the skies at the Prairie Fruit Growers Association annual farm tour June 5 at Futura Farms in St. Andrews Manitoba.

Agriculture eager, but regulations lag on drone spraying

Ag industry losing patience with the lack of regulatory movement on spray drones

Farmers and agribusiness want to take advantage of drone spraying technology. Too bad it’s illegal in Canada. Industry is frustrated with rules it says aren’t keeping up with technological advance, and are leaving farmers at a competitive disadvantage globally.