Policy risk was the top concern in a Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute survey, but the reality of that risk is murky and hard to understand.
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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
Industry panel says better public knowledge on all stages of agriculture is part of addressing regulatory change obstacles to agribusiness growth.
Results out on seed regulatory modernization survey
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wanted to take the pulse of stakeholders about ongoing modernization process
Results are back from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's survey to take the pulse of stakeholders about ongoing seed modernization process.
Ag productivity hampered by policy: speakers
If Canada doesn’t make itself attractive to agri-food businesses, other nations will, panelists warn
If Canada doesn't make itself attractive to draw 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
Work is ongoing to satisfy Canada's regulatory authorities and get drones added to pesticide labels for agricultural spraying.
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
University of Manitoba law professor says fatigue management should never have been on the rail dispute bargaining table; it's a matter for government to handle.
Report highlights optimism, resignation in agriculture sector
Belief that industry and government can remedy policy, extreme weather and trade issues varies across stakeholders
Report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute highlights optimism, but also resignation in agriculture sector when looking to the future.
Hard for ag to race when tied to a regulatory anchor
Canada’s regulatory model is slowing farm adaptation
Canada's regulatory model is slowing farm adaptation of new technologies, and farmers resent it.
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Canada’s out-of-date system for approving products and innovations is holding us back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.
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
Canadian officials suggest it's time to loosen regulations on meat and animal products from cloned livestock or their descendants.
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