Some of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s proposed changes have been made public, including more management by regulation versus legislation and a requirement that imported seed be inspected before it crosses into Canada.
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Seed regulation proposals mean quicker changes, more industry input
More CFIA functions will be given to third parties to complete
Carolinian Canada wants to hear from farmers on native seed funding
The organization is trying to establish native seed orchards, and wants farmer participation
Carolinian Canada want to know what will help farmers incorporate native seed orchards into their businesses in an effort to inform investments driving expansion in Ontario’s native seed industry.
Senft to step down as CEO of Seeds Canada
The founding CEO of the five-year-old organization will stay on until January 2026
Barry Senft, the founding CEO of the five-year-old Seeds Canada organization is stepping down as of January 2026.
Senft to step down as CEO of Seeds Canada
The founding CEO of the five-year-old organization will stay on until January 2026
Barry Senft, the founding CEO of the five-year-old Seeds Canada organization is stepping down as of January 2026.
Canterra buys pedigreed seed firm Alliance Seed
Alliance will remain a 'standalone' brand under Canterra ownership
Canterra Seeds announced May 1 it has acquired Alliance Seed for an undisclosed amount, and will continue to operate Alliance as "a standalone brand under Canterra Seeds' umbrella, with key staff transitioning to maintain continuity and customer relationships."
Seed groups agree to form modernization advisory committee
Seeds Canada and the Canadian Seed Growers' Association (CSGA) say they've agreed to form a committee to advise federal officials through the ongoing process of seed regulatory modernization.
Brazil soy seed piracy generates $1.76 billion in losses per year, study finds
Soybean seed piracy in Brazil generates losses of 10 billion reais ($1.76 billion or C$2.51 billion) per year in the country, according to a study by CropLife Brasil and agribusiness consultancy Celeres Consultoria released on Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Seed show winners announced at Ottawa Valley Farm Show
The annual awards are a competition for grain and forage quality in Eastern Ontario
The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association (OVSGA) honoured excellence in agriculture at the 2025 Ottawa Valley Championship Seed, Feed and Forage Show. The March 11 ceremony took place during the Ottawa […] Read more
Lemken Solitair DT blends tillage and seeding
Combination unit wins award for environmental sustainability at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Lemken's Solitair DT combination tillage and seeding implement is new to the North American market and has been introduced to farmers at shows around Canada this summer.
Changes possible to international plant gene sharing treaty
Fees for accessing global gene banks could bring additional costs to researchers, farmers
Plant breeders around the globe can freely access plant gene banks for development of new crop varieties under the Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. But proposed changes at the international level could make access — and future crop research — more costly.