The objective of this Chair is to address the problems regarding the use of regulations as international trade barriers that have the very real probability of negatively impacting food security by restricting developing country farmers from accessing the full variety of tools possible. The research undertaken in the Chair will provide the industry with research from a neutral perspective, but one that will hold industry interests as a priority.
Funding provided by industry sponsors offers Dr. Smyth, the Chair of Agri-Food Innovation, to lead research and improve the understanding of new crop genetics by focusing on the core issues of governance, regulation
Alberta Grains is a farmer-directed organization that represents the interests of and serves as the single voice for all of Alberta's wheat and barley producers.
Alberta Grains is a not-for-profit organization representing Alberta’s wheat and barley farmers. We collect mandatory but refundable check-offs and reinvest them to grow the grain industry and its profitability. The organization works collaboratively within all levels of agriculture to achieve tangible results that benefit Alberta’s grain growers.
Their mission is to increase the long-term economic sustainability of Alberta's grain farmers through innovative research, market development, policy advocacy, farm business management, agronomy and extension.
For more information
Website: www.albertawheat.com
Twitter: @albertagrains
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech materials. Bayer CropScience, the subgroup of Bayer AG responsible for the agricultural business, has annual sales of EUR 8,819 million (2013) and us is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of seeds, crop protection
For further information on Bayer CropScience Inc., Canada visit: www.cropscience.bayer.ca
The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) was formed in 1984 by canola producers from Western Canada to form a national canola producer association offering producers access to cash advances from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Since than CCGA has become a trusted and relied on service across the nation for producers of canola, one of Canada's primary cash crops.
For more information check out http://www.ccga.ca/
CropLife Canada is the trade association representing the manufacturers, developers
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They have four priority areas of focus:
- Increasing awareness, understanding and acceptance of the benefits, safety
and sustainability of plant science innovations. - Securing legislation, regulation
and policy that encourage science and industry innovation. - Being world-leaders in lifecycle stewardship of pest control products and plant biotechnology traits.
- Forging and leading alliance(s) with stakeholder groups to help achieve the industry’s vision and sound public policy.
For more information:
www.croplife.ca/
https://croplife.ca/about-us/
General inquiries: (613) 230-9881
About GIFS:
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) works with diverse partners to discover, develop and deliver innovative agriculture solutions that are economically, environmentally and socially sustainable. A catalyst for innovation, GIFS offers a solution-oriented approach to research and development. The institute was established in 2012 as a public-private partnership by three founding partners—Nutrien, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan.
For more information:
www.gifs.ca
gifs@usask.ca
(306) 966-3701
Facebook
@globalfoodsecur
LinkedIn
Contact for further information:
Chris Barker
Director of Business Development
Email: chris.barker@gifs.ca
The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) was established in 2013 and is led by a producer-elected Board of Directors from across Saskatchewan. SaskBarley’s purpose is to increase the production and value of barley for both the producer and consumer.
- Vision: To ensure barley is a long term, profitable and internationally competitive
crop choice for Saskatchewan producers. - Mission: To identify, develop and support research, market development, and extension initiatives that ensure the long-term profitability and sustainability of barley for Saskatchewan producers.
For more information:
Past and Present
SaskCanola (Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission) is a producer-led organization, established in 1991 and supported by some 26,000 levy-paying Saskatchewan canola producers.
Its mandate is to enhance canola producers' competitiveness and profitability through research, market development, extension, and policy development. The board of directors is composed of eight registered canola producers (click to meet the Board of Directors) that are elected by registered canola producers for a 4-year term. Elections are held every second year in the fall, next in 2014.
Vision
Growing canola's future for producer profitability.
Mission
To optimize canola producers' competitiveness and profitability through a producer controlled fund which directs research, market development, extension and policy development.
Funding
A 75 cent ($0.75) per tonne levy on Saskatchewan produced canola is collected by buyers at the time of sale and forwarded to SaskCanola. Any change to the levy level requires approval at an annual general meeting following notification of all Saskatchewan canola producers. The levy is refundable upon request by the producer.
Levy Dollars at Work for You
The levy of 75 cents per tonne sent to SaskCanola, and administered by the producer led board of directors, helps your canola business:
further - continue agronomic success, by working on important research that benefits producer profitability;
- acquire the latest crop and farm business information through communications programs and services.
Your levy dollars are often matched by federal and provincial government funds to ensure that market access programs, canola oil promotion programs
For more information:
www.saskcanola.com
info@saskcanola.com
(306) 975-0262
Toll Free: 1 (877) 241-7044
The Saskatchewan Oat Development Commission (SaskOats) was established in 2006. This producer-elected Board of Directors from across Saskatchewan is also apart of POGA, thePrairie Oat Growers Association, which cooridngated its activities with the commissions and producers pof Alberta and Manitoba.
For more information:
SaskOats
PO Box 20106
Regina, SK S4P 4J7
Phone (306) 530-8545
Fax (866) 286-1681
Email info@poga.ca
For refund request forms call:
306-975-1259
Or email: bookkeepingbyjanice@hotmail.com
The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is a producer-led organization representing approximately 26,000 producers, established to build a platform for growth in the province's wheat industry. Check-off dollars administered by Sask Wheat go toward research, market development and promotion initiatives that will lead to improved wheat varieties, growing wheat marketability and providing higher value to producers.
For more information check ut:
https://saskwheat.ca/
Twitter: @SaskWheat
info@saskwheat.ca
306-653-7932
Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. With 28,000 people in more than 90 countries we are working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration and The Good Growth Plan we are committed to improving farm productivity, rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.
To learn more visit www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com.
Follow Syngenta on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/Syngenta @ Syngenta and www.twitter.com/SyngentaCanada.
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The Wheat Growers Association is a non-profit organization established in 1969, dedicated to enhancing the profitability and sustainability of farming through agricultural policy advocacy. Funded by memberships and donations, it works to develop and implement market-oriented solutions for the grain industry. Key focuses include promoting competitive markets, efficient grain handling and transportation, agricultural innovation, and sound environmental policies. Achievements since its inception include eliminating quotas and boundaries on feed grains, reforming grain transportation, and securing trade agreements. The association also played a role in establishing the Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency and advancing plant breeder's rights.
To learn more visit https://wheatgrowers.ca/
Follow on Twitter® @wheatgrowers