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Policy risk is on farmers’ minds, but it’s as clear as mud
Fees for accessing global gene banks could bring additional costs to researchers, farmers
Better farm knowledge key to better regulation
Consumers need to better understand how their food is produced in order to have robust, effective regulation for all, says industry
Results out on seed regulatory modernization survey
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wanted to take the pulse of stakeholders about ongoing modernization process
Ag productivity hampered by policy: speakers
If Canada doesn’t make itself attractive to agri-food businesses, other nations will, panelists warn
Drone spraying makes progress towards approval
Work is ongoing to satisfy Canada’s regulatory authorities and get drones added to pesticide labels
Rest rules are for legislation, not labour negotiations: professor
University of Manitoba professor Bruce Curran says says government has been sluggish to release new rest regulations, which could have eased rail dispute
Report highlights optimism, resignation in agriculture sector
Belief that industry and government can remedy policy, extreme weather and trade issues varies across stakeholders
Hard for ag to race when tied to a regulatory anchor
Canada’s regulatory model is slowing farm adaptation
Canada needs an approvals overhaul
Canada’s out-of-date system for approving products and innovations is holding us back
Meat from cloned animals sparks debate
Is a cloned cow any different from a conventionally conceived cow when it comes to meat? Canadian officials suggest not