Get a sneak peek at Nachet, CFIA's new analytical tool in development that leverages artificial intelligence and digital images to help analyze seed and grain samples for the presence of weeds seeds.

After a five-year consultation, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released their Seed Regulatory Modernization policy paper.

The Guide explores the sustainability efforts across four key areas of the Canadian seed industry: Plant Breeding, Seed Production, Seed Conditioning and Seed Retail.

This spring, CAAR has been busy meeting with members and industry stakeholders to raise and discuss issues, and advocate on behalf of agri-retailers across Canada.

Elections to be held in Québec City, July 9, 2025. The call for nominations for board directors is now open and will close on June 9.

The CSGA and Seeds Canada have reached consensus on the formation of a Seed Sector Advisory Committee to enhance dialogue between government, the seed sector and seed value chain.

I am not sure where the month of March went! CAAR has been going full steam ahead on issues that relate to the Canadian economy and our three pillars of Educate, Advocate and Unite.

The Seeds Canada 2025 Annual Conference will take place July 7–9, 2025, at the Hilton Québec City.

This week, I am in Ottawa attending the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s AGM and conference, focused on, “Laying the Foundation: Investing Today for the Future of Canadian Agriculture.”