GMOs have had a major image problem for years. While it’s easy to point the finger at anti-GM activists, three experts say...
Communicating with Consumers — Are we Doing it Wrong?
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Marc Zienkiewicz
Marc Zienkiewicz
4/19: A Red-Letter Day for Canadian Hemp Varieties
With its latest list of approved cultivars, Health Canada has opened the door to a new era in hemp.
After Liberal Win, Seed Sector Expects SRM Process to be Relatively Unaffected
After this week’s election result, Canada’s newest seed industry organization is optimistic about the future of Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) and other initiatives.
Dry Weather Makes for Guarded Seed Supply Forecast
Extreme heat, drought on the Prairies means seed companies may have to rely on carryover stocks and move seed longer...
Why Barry Senft Came Back to the Boardroom to Lead Seeds Canada
From the tractor seat to the boardroom, Barry Senft is rejoining the corporate world as executive director of Seeds Canada.
Here’s the Latest on what’s Happening with Seed Regulatory Modernization
Roy van Wyk is a busy man these days. As co-chair of the Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) Working Group, he’s looking ahead to this winter as a possible time when the public could get an update on the task teams and working group progress and to provide additional input into the future of the seed regulatory system.
Grain Farmers Enter Novel Food Discussion, Support Gene-Edited Crops
Photo: Pixabay The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) are...
When is a Novel Food Novel? That Question is Finally Being Answered
Photo: Steve Buissinne from Pixabay The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Health Canada is...
For Doug Miller, the CSGA Belongs at the Helm of Canada’s Seed Certification System
Doug Miller, the executive director of the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA). Photo: Ema Suvajac Photography The...
With New Cultivars, Industry Trailblazers are Creating Cannabis 3.0
Photo: NickyPe from Pixabay The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Health Canada and the seed...
First Fully-Commercialized Traceable Beer Could add Value to Certified Seed
Photo: Pixabay The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Ontario’s Grain Discovery and Alberta’s...
‘Digital Ecosystem’ Enables Online Buying of Seed
Photo: Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Agro.Club is finding acceptance among seed sellers, but experts says it’s crucial to...