Publications

Union Farmer Newsletter:

October – November 2019

Inside this issue …

Seed Synergy update: Seed industry groups are preparing to consolidate power in one big organization —  Five of the six Seed Synergy groups are trying to merge into one big group as part of their push to get control of Canada’s seed regulatory system.

GM Herbicide-Tolerant Crop Concerns — Bayer is seeking approval for a new GM corn tolerant to four herbicides in response to rising herbicide tolerance in weeds.

Getting beyond Beyond Meat — How vegetarians and cowboys can shake hands and work together to save the planet.

The digitalization of food — What are the implications for farmers of the new digital technologies?