CFIA and Health Canada plan to overhaul the regulatory guidance that monitors the release of genetically engineered (GE) seed and food
If the new GE regulations are passed, farmers and gardeners can plant seed without knowing if it is genetically engineered.
Sector updates and news from the Canadian organic sector, including GE regulations and funding available for farmers.
Bananas do not grow in Canada, they have to be imported. The Canada Organic Regime has established rules for importing organic fruit into Canada. Bananas are a staple in the
Organic Science Cluster 3 Industry Partner Ostara is closing the loop on Phosphorous in organic production systems.
AAFC announced funding through the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program to help the agricultural sector adapt and remain competitive.
The OSC4 team has started preparing the proposal for the fourth Organic Cluster. It goes without saying that preparing a cluster is a complex process.
Appreciating Biodiversity Through a Strong Organic Standard
by Dr. Andrew Hammermeister, Director
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, Dalhousie University
Though organic agriculture is sustainable and resilient, the Canadian organic sector is underfunded. We need our Canadian government to provide permanent funding for the review of the Canadian Organic Standard.
The Organic Science Cluster 3 research is exploring welfare friendly alternative to surgical castration for organic pigs, one of the many challenges facing livestock producers.
One year has passed since the publication of the 2020 version of the Canadian Organic Standards (COS) in December 2020.
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are proposing to exempt many new genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) foods and seeds from regulation.
