The National Farmers Union is pushing back against changes to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act that would narrow the scope of farmers’ right to save seed or propagate crops from cuttings and tubers.
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NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense
Dekalb’s blast from the past
Bayer celebrated the brand’s greatest seed hits at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Dekalb’s blast from the past
Bayer celebrates brand’s greatest hits at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Bayer celebrated the brand’s greatest seed hits at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Seed regulation proposals mean quicker changes, more industry input
More CFIA functions will be given to third parties to complete
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.
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.
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