Policy - Page 11 of 23

What will the Impact of a Biden Administration be?

December 17, 2020
Alex Martin - Seed World Contributor

Biden's election as President of the US will have a major impact on Canada. This...

15 Pioneers Paving the Road Ahead: Part 3

December 16, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Meet the 15 Canadian trailblazers who are leading the way in their respective fields. Learn...

CSGA’s Roadmap to Success is Clear

December 15, 2020
Ron Markert - Owner of Markert Seeds

Formed to advance barley research, the Canadian Barley Research Coalition is a new initiative to...

15 Pioneers Paving the Road Ahead: Part 2

December 10, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Meet 15 inspiring Canadian women who are leading the way in their respective fields. Learn...

Survey Results Show PNT Legislation Holding Back Breeding Innovation

December 9, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Survey results show that PNT legislation is hindering breeding innovation in Canada. Learn more about...

15 Pioneers Paving the Road Ahead: Part 1

December 3, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Meet 15 inspiring Canadian women who are leading the way in their respective fields. Learn...

Seeds Canada is Moving Ahead

December 2, 2020
Seed World Canada

Research Hub Pilot takes off: Learn about the new initiative to help Canadian researchers access...

How the BSPB is Coping with Extreme Weather, Losing Neonics, COVID-19 and Brexit

December 1, 2020
Sam Brooke

The BSPB is facing unprecedented challenges from extreme weather, neonicotinoid loss, COVID-19, and Brexit. Learn...

Seed Corn Companies Relieved to Have Access to Federal Help

November 30, 2020
Seed World Canada

Relieved seed corn companies now have access to federal help. Learn more about the assistance...

CFIA to Solicit Feedback on Regulatory Modernization in January

November 26, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

CFIA to launch public consultation on modernizing food safety regulations in Jan 2021. Get involved...

Assessing the Efficacy of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy

November 24, 2020
Jon Entine - Executive Director of Genetic Literacy Project

EU Farm to Fork Strategy assessed: learn how it works & its potential to reduce...

EU Parliamentarian Norbert Lins Speaks About the Farm to Fork Strategy

November 20, 2020
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

EU Parliamentarian Norbert Lins speaks about the Farm to Fork Strategy, a plan to make...

First Look at CSGA 2.0 Presented at Interprovincial Meeting

November 19, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

CSGA 2.0, the new version of the Canadian Student Global Alliance, was presented at an...

CPTA Reports More Attempts at Illegal Seed Purchases by Kazakhstan

November 18, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

CPTA reports an increase in attempts by individuals from Kazakhstan to purchase illegal seeds in...

CSGA Establishes Guidelines for Pedigreed Feminized Hemp Seed Production

November 18, 2020
Seed World Canada

The Canadian Seed Growers' Association (CSGA) has established guidelines for the production of pedigreed feminized...

Feeding an 800-Pound Gorilla

November 12, 2020
Barb Anderson – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to navigate the complexities of working with large companies. This article provides tips...

There is an Important New Tool and Data Set that Could Help Protect IP

November 6, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

This article introduces a new tool and data set to help protect intellectual property. Learn...

A New Vision for Seeds Canada is Put Forward

November 5, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

A new vision for Seeds Canada is proposed, focusing on the importance of seed sovereignty...

To Fight the Trade War, Canada Must Look Past the Biden-Trump Battle

November 2, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Canada must look beyond the Biden-Trump battle to win the trade war. Learn how to...

Daren Tang Assumes Functions as WIPO Director General

October 30, 2020
Seed World Europe

Daren Tang appointed as new Director General of WIPO. He brings extensive experience in IP...

PGRO to Modernize 2020 Variety Data for Peas and Beans

October 29, 2020
Seed World Europe

Modernize your 2020 pea and bean variety data with PGRO. Get the latest research-based information...

What Might the U.S. Election Mean for Biotechnology?

October 27, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

U.S. election results could have a major impact on the biotechnology industry. Learn how the...

USTR and USDA Release Report on Agricultural Trade between the United States and China

October 26, 2020
Compiled by Staff

USTR and USDA release report on agricultural trade between the US and China, highlighting increased...

USDA Approves Indiana State Hemp Plan

October 26, 2020
Compiled by Staff

USDA approves Indiana's hemp plan, allowing farmers to cultivate and process hemp for commercial use....

What the U.S. Election Means for You

October 22, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Learn how the U.S. election results could affect you, from taxes to trade. Get the...

Understand Essentially Derived Variety Concept in 90 Seconds

October 16, 2020
Seed World Europe

Understand the concept of Essentially Derived Variety in 90 seconds - Learn the basics of...

Explained: The Concept of Essentially Derived Varieties

October 16, 2020
Seed World Canada

Learn about the concept of Essentially Derived Varieties (EDV) and how it applies to plant...

In Times of Change, CSI is Focused on Supporting the Supply Chain

October 14, 2020
Roy Van Wyk - Director, Client and Intellectual Property Services at Seeds Canada

CSI is committed to helping the supply chain during times of uncertainty. Learn how they...

Why Variety Verification Testing is Fundamental to Canada’s International Seed Trade

October 13, 2020
Mike Scheffel - Managing Director, Policy & Standards at CSGA

Variety verification testing is essential for Canada's international seed trade. Learn why it's important and...

As Seeds Canada Moves Ahead, our Industry Seeks Unity Amid Uncertainty

October 8, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Amidst the uncertainty of the Canadian election, our industry seeks unity. This article looks at...

Seeds Canada to Move Forward with Four Partners

October 7, 2020
Seed World Canada

Seeds Canada is partnering with four organizations to help move forward with their mission. Learn...

Moving Canada into the Modern Age

September 29, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Canada is modernizing its infrastructure and economy to create a better future. Learn how the...

Building Up an Industry

September 29, 2020
Alex Martin - Seed World Contributor

Learn how to build a successful industry from the ground up. Get tips on how...

Why COVID-19 has Changed the World of Seed Importation

September 28, 2020
Anthony Leddin

COVID-19 has had a major impact on the seed importation industry. Learn how the pandemic...

Nadorcott Case Should Prompt UPOV to Improve PVR System

September 21, 2020
Krieger - Secretary General of CIOPORA

Nadorcott case highlights the need for UPOV to improve its Plant Variety Rights system. Learn...

Dicamba Ruling Causes Uncertainty in Crop Protection Landscape

September 17, 2020
Treena Hein – Seed World Contributor

A recent court ruling on the herbicide dicamba has caused uncertainty in the crop protection...