CSTA 2011 Giant Views – Patty Townsend

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Patty Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, CSTA_x000D_
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Why is investment critical in the seed industry?_x000D_
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Patty Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, CSTA_x000D_
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Are certified seed sales increasing? Do you anticipate that they will increase as new technologies/varieties come to market?_x000D_
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Patty Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, CSTA_x000D_
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What work is CSTA currently doing to help improve seed trade? What progress has been made recently and what are the goals for the next year?_x000D_
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Patty Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, CSTA_x000D_
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How are CSTA’s issues being addressed by Canada’s re-elected and newly elected members of parliament? Is progress being made?_x000D_
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Patty Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, CSTA_x000D_
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Can you give us an update on what’s being done around Plant Breeders’ Rights in Canada? Are we close to moving to UPOV 1991?_x000D_
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Patty Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, CSTA_x000D_
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What are the roadblocks for moving to UPOV 1991?_x000D_
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Patty Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, CSTA_x000D_
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What opportunity within the seed industry are you most excited about for the next 5-10 years and why?_x000D_
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