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PMRA decision on seed treatments maintains canola farmers’ access to critical tool for sustainable production
CCC & CCGA release March 31, 2021 – Earlier today, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) released its final special review decision on clothianidin and thiamethoxam, two important seed treatments that farmers use to protect their emerging canola crops from early season pests. The final decision found that current use of these products by canola…
Read moreCanola Council highlights value chain partnership and resilience in 2020 annual report
March 18, 2021 – At the Canola Council of Canada’s (CCC) annual general meeting held virtually this morning, president Jim Everson presented the 2020 annual report: Resilient. Responsive. Ready. Everson reviewed how the industry responded to immediate issues of a highly unusual year while remaining focused on long-term goals and what it takes to get there.…
Read moreCanola Council launches revitalized market access strategy
March 4, 2021 – As the second anniversary of restrictions facing seed exports to China approaches, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is launching its revitalized market access plan to prevent and resolve challenges in the future. The updated plan reflects the consensus of the canola value chain on how market access challenges are evolving, the…
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