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August 17, 2017 | Germination

I’m honoured to accept the position of executive director and look forward to helping see the CSTA through the months and years ahead. I joined CSTA in 2012 and most recently served as director of government affairs and policy prior to becom…

August 17, 2017 | Julie Deering

Today’s plant breeding methods rely on the innovations and advances that came before them. The science of plant breeding is ever-evolving, and access to new technologies allows researchers to innovate at an unprecedented rate. As early as 8,000 B.C…

August 16, 2017 | Marc Zienkiewicz

Both statistical and anecdotal evidence are proving that the worlds of seed and agriculture are welcoming more women than ever into their ranks. First, the global stats: the latest research from international accounting firm Grant Thornton shows that…

August 16, 2017 | Marc Zienkiewicz

Erin Armstrong says the key to finding your path in the industry is to follow your heart, don’t be afraid of trying different things, and work to unite people. Erin Armstrong’s story isn’t one of a small-town farm girl making her way into the a…

August 14, 2017 | Marc Zienkiewicz

NOTE: This story comes with an accompanying podcast — scroll to the bottom of the page to listen! As executive director of the single point of contact for all seed processing and testing establishments in Canada, Roy van Wyk can imagine a future in…

August 11, 2017 | Glyn Chancey

I’m pleased to say our annual meeting held in Halifax, N.S., in July was a massive success. Not only did we have a great turnout, we got a lot accomplished as an association. We presented several new undertakings, and gave those present insight int…

August 10, 2017 | Marc Zienkiewicz

Why are consumers reluctant to accept genetically modified crops? The answer has been millions of years in the making. Sean Myles is an assistant professor and university research chair, Agriculture Genetic Diversity in the Department of Plant, Food …

July 25, 2017 | Julie Deering

For researchers and plant breeders to take advantage of the latest plant breeding methods, they need reassurance that their product will be accepted by consumers and that it won’t interrupt international grain trade. Industry leaders hope that by d…

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