Bill C-273, the Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act, would allow provisional approvals for new farm products like fertilizer and seed if they are already approved in trusted jurisdictions.
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Conservative MP introduces bill to speed approvals of seeds, fertilizers
Bill aims to improve access to products already approved in trusted countries
PMRA renamed as Pesticides Regulatory Directorate
Pest Management Regulatory Agency has been renamed the Pesticides Regulatory Directorate. Implications of the change are unclear.
Saskatchewan, Alberta farmers get strychnine against gophers until late 2027
Farmers in Saskatchewan and Alberta are cleared to use strychnine this year and next year against gophers wrecking their fields and pastures.
Ontario’s canola flower midge is abundant but not currently a threat
Natural hosts are still preferable over canola
Dr. Rebecca Hallett’s University of Guelph research on Ontario’s canola flower midge reveals widespread population, but no current threat to the crop.
Canada’s import ban on Avix bird control system ruffles feathers
Despite proven results and global use, Health Canada’s moratorium on the avian flu laser tool remains
Canadian producers’ access to Bird Control Group’s Avix laser system remains blocked despite efficacy studies and certifications, as avian flu deaths rise.
Aster leafhoppers: An unwanted guest migrating from U.S. for canola
New test confirms aster yellows in leafhoppers in canola within minutes
Research scientist talks about the prevalence of aster yellows in canola in Alberta, with testing on its pest carriers and conditions in which it affects yields.
Ultrasonic pest control to protect beehives
A team of researchers from the University of Strathclyde and Japan’s National Agriculture and Food Research Organization is exploiting the unusual hearing of wax moths to develop a sustainable and efficient pest control technique that does not harm bees.
Natural enemies can help control Colorado potato beetle
University of Guelph research continues to perfect lures and traps to mitigate the pest
University of Guelph research involving natural enemy attractants could play a vital role in natural control for Colorado potato beetle populations.
How a Quebec farmer uses fishing lines to solve his crow problem
A Quebec farmer uses fishing line to deter crows from landing on silage bags.
Soybean cyst nematode on the rise
Managing SCN-infested soils comes down to selecting resistant varieties, crop rotation and supplementing with chemical seed treatments
Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN), a soil-borne parasitic roundworm that infects soybeans, is Ontario’s leading yield-reducing soybean pathogen, causing an average of $40-$60 million USD worth of damage annually, often without obvious symptoms.