Why the Next Battle for Plant Breeding Won’t Be in the Field — It’ll Be in Ottawa
Regulatory modernization, public plant breeding, research funding and Canada’s competitiveness in genetics are no longer isolated policy files.…
ISTA 2026: Seed Testing’s Biggest Annual Event is Heading to Calgary
In the interview above, International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Secretary General Andreas Wais shares what’s ahead for this…
Can Canada Talk Food Security While Cutting Agricultural Research?
Conservative agriculture critic John Barlow stood with farm groups, researchers, seed sector representatives, municipal leaders, and producer organizations…
Reversing AAFC Cuts Could Buy Time — But Canada Still Needs Breeding Reform
Canada’s seed and innovation ecosystem is sending a message this week — and it’s remarkably consistent. Whether it’s…
Who Speaks for Seed in Canada-U.S. Trade? Michael Harvey Takes a Seat
In global agriculture, the most important conversations don’t always happen in fields or labs. Sometimes, they happen around…
Seeds Canada Prepares for 2026 AGM After Successful Seed School
In February, I had the opportunity to attend Seed School 2026 in Winnipeg — and I’ll be honest,…
Canada’s Wheat Breeding System Cannot Stay Status Quo, Leaders Warn in New Webinar
This Seed World Canada webinar brings together leaders from across Canada’s seed and crop development sector to discuss the future…
AAFC Research Station Closures Trigger Emergency Study in Ottawa
Closures in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan are now under scrutiny by the House agriculture…
CSGA Warns AAFC Research Facility Closures Will Hurt Canadian Crop Innovation
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) is voicing strong concern over Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) decision to close seven federal research facilities across…
Canada-China Trade Reset Signals New Opportunities for Canadian Seed and Canola Exports
Renewed engagement between Canada and China is being welcomed across the agri-food sector, with seed industry stakeholders closely…
Canada Secures Major Canola and Agriculture Trade Breakthrough in New China Partnership
Canada has secured a significant agricultural trade breakthrough with China, headlined by a dramatic reduction in tariffs on…
CSGA and AAFC Leadership Changes Mark a Turning Point for Canada’s Seed Industry, says Manitoba Seed Growers President
A statement from the president of the Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association (MSGA) is drawing attention to two major…