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Canada

Can Canada Talk Food Security While Cutting Agricultural Research?

At a time when Ottawa continues to talk about economic resilience and nation-building, dismantling agricultural...
Anthony Parker, Commissioner of Plant Breeders' Rights, discusses why new cereal varieties in Canada are declining during On the Brink Season 2 Episode 3, with a cereal research field visible in the background.
On the Brink

PBR: Canada’s Hidden Innovation Engine | On The Brink: Season 2 – Episode 3

Anthony Parker, Canada's Commissioner of Plant Breeders' Rights, explains why PBR filings in cereals have...
Canada

The Million-Dollar Question Facing Canadian Plant Breeding

Seeds Canada argues stronger breeder protections are needed to ensure innovators see a return on...
Canada

Why Canadian Farmers are Leading Discussions on a New Wheat Breeding Model

Jocelyn Velestuk says Canada’s wheat breeding system is at an “inflection point” as stakeholders look...
Quentin Martin of Cribit Seeds discusses how Canadian oat breeding investment has kept crown rust from devastating eastern Canada's oat production in On The Brink Season 2 Episode 2.
On the Brink

Where the Conversation Goes Next | On The Brink: Season 2 – Episode 2

Quentin Martin of Cribit Seeds argues that Canada's sustained investment in plant breeding is the...
Greg MacDonald, Dan Wright and Madeleine Baerg discuss why Canada is attracting global seed innovation investment at World Seed Congress 2026.
Canada

Canada Makes Its Case to Global Seed Investors

At World Seed Congress, industry and government leaders explain why seed innovation in Canada is...

Canada

Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Seeds Canada Conference

Saskatoon has long been at the centre of Canadian ag innovation — and this July,...
Shawn Brook, President of Seed World Group, discusses Canadian plant breeding in On The Brink Episode 10.
On the Brink

Where the Conversation Goes Next | On The Brink: Season 2 – Episode 1

Shawn Brook, President and CEO of Seed World Group, reflects on nine episodes of cross-country...
Canada

Why Canada’s Breeding Future Hinges on Value Creation

This on-demand webinar takes a grounded look at how value creation has evolved and how...
Canada

John Barlow on the Fight to Save Canada’s Ag Research Facilities

The vice chair of the House agriculture committee says witness testimony made it clear: research...
Canada

Canadian Parliament Urges Reversal of Agricultural Research Centre Closures

A new parliamentary report warns that planned closures of federal agricultural research centres could weaken...
On the Brink

Independent Seed, National Impact | On the Brink Season 1: Episode 9

A national survey of 200 independent seed businesses reveals the sector represents $1.7 billion in...
Canada

The “Valley of Death” in Canadian Ag Innovation

Why promising research fails to reach the market, and what leaders say needs to change...
Greg Stamp, Seed Business Manager at Stamp Seeds, discusses rebuilding Canada's variety marketplace on On the Brink Episode 8
On the Brink

Finding Canada’s Way: Rebuilding the Variety Marketplace | On the Brink Season 1: Episode 8

Greg Stamp has spent 20 years farming in Western Canada and his verdict on the...
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Canada

Who Speaks for Seed in Canada-U.S. Trade? Michael Harvey Takes a Seat

With CUSMA talks approaching, CAFTA’s executive director joins Ottawa’s new advisory committee to represent agri-food...
Canada

Canada’s Plant Breeding System at a Crossroads, Says Incoming GIFS CEO Jason Reinheimer

In the latest Seed World Podcast, Reinheimer explains why Canada risks falling behind globally, and...
Adam Dyck, Program Manager at Warburtons Canada, featured on On the Brink Episode 7 discussing Canadian plant breeding investment
On the Brink

What’s at Stake in Every Slice | On the Brink Season 1: Episode 7

Adam Dyck of Warburton's Canada warns Canada risks losing its plant breeding investment edge —...
Canada

Global Institute for Food Security Names Jason Reinheimer CEO

The Australian-born plant breeding expert steps into the role with a mission to turn ag...
Seed World Editor Marc Zienkiewicz (right) sat down with Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Commissioner Anthony Parker in Banff recently.
Canada

Marc’s Take: The Quiet Leaders Behind Seed Innovation and Why They Matter More Than Ever

From wheat breeder Dean Spaner to pea scientist D.J. Bing, these stories highlight the human...
Dean Spaner (right) with students and colleagues Enid Perez-Lara and Hiroshi Kubota.
Canada

“I’m Dean”: The Humble Leadership of Wheat Breeder Dean Spaner Leaves Lasting Mark on Prairie Agriculture

Known for his humility and sharp scientific mind, he transformed wheat breeding in Alberta while...
Anthony Parker
Canada

Innovation in Agriculture Depends on Plant Breeders’ Rights, Says UPOV President

Balancing tradition and innovation remains the key challenge in building a sustainable breeding ecosystem, says...
Dairy farmer Andrew Campbell of Middlesex County Ontario discusses producing more with less through Canadian plant breeding research
On the Brink

Producing More With Less | On the Brink Season 1: Episode 6

Dairy farmer Andrew Campbell explains why producing more with less on Canadian farms depends entirely...
D.J. Bing (second from right) at a conference in Australia with colleagues Robyne Davidson, Stan Blade and Tom Warkentin. Photo courtesy Robyne Davidson
Canada

A Quiet Giant in Pea Breeding: Remembering AAFC Scientist D.J. Bing

Colleagues recall a humble, dedicated breeder whose work advanced field pea genetics while his mentorship...
Canada

Lacombe Closure Puts Spotlight on Canada’s Agricultural Research Workforce

From relocation decisions to talent retention, Lori Oatway of Western Crop Innovations outlines the human...

Gerald Girard, Director of Barley Procurement at Malteurop, On the Brink Episode 5: An Investment in Every Canadian
On the Brink

An Investment In Every Canadian | On the Brink Season 1: Episode 5

Gerald Girard, Director of Barley Procurement at Malteurop, explains how investment in Canadian plant breeding...
Canada

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Faces New Chapter as Doug Miller Exits

He leaves behind a more modern, more agile organization at a pivotal moment for Canada’s...
Canada

Seed Innovation in Canada: The Funding Problem No One Can Ignore

Seeds Canada CEO Dan Wright explains why current models are falling short — and how...
Doug Miller of the Canadian Seed Growers Association discusses federal research cuts and Canadian plant breeding in On the Brink Episode 4: End of the Status Quo
On the Brink

The End of the Status Quo | On the Brink Season 1: Episode 4

Federal cuts are closing key research facilities across Canada. Doug Miller of the Canadian Seed...
Canada

CSGA AGM 2026 Whitehorse: Dates, Travel, Keynote and What to Expect

Everything you need to know about the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association AGM, including keynote speaker...
Canada

Seeds Canada’s New CEO Isn’t Rushing In — And That’s the Strategy

Dan Wright steps into Seeds Canada’s top role with a listening-first approach and a focus...
Canada

Plant Pathology, Farmers and 40 Years in Ag: Dr. Kelly Turkington’s Story

As he retires at the end of the month, a leading Canadian plant pathologist shares...

Darcy Unger talks seed investment in this on the brink thumbnail
On the Brink

Why Invest in Canada’s Seed Future | On the Brink Season 1: Episode 3

Unger Seed Farm's major new build is more than a construction project. Darcy Unger explains...
Canadian seed growers face rising diesel costs after Strait of Hormuz crisis 2026
Canada

Diesel Jumps, Margins Shrink: Canadian Seed Growers Feel Impact of Hormuz Crisis

Canadian seed growers are absorbing rising diesel and fertilizer costs after Strait of Hormuz tensions...
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Canada

Why the VUA Matters for Farmers — and the Future of Seed Innovation

Seeds Canada’s Lauren Comin explains how agreements like the VUA help sustain plant breeding while...
Curtis Pozniak is on the latest episode of On the Brink.
On the Brink

Canadian Conditions Need Made-for-Canada Solutions | On the Brink Season 1: Episode 2

Canadian conditions demand Canadian plant breeding solutions. In Episode 2 of On the Brink, Crop...
Canada

Canada’s Wheat Breeding System Cannot Stay Status Quo, Leaders Warn in New Webinar

Watch our discussion around AAFC cuts and farmer-funded research, which points to the need for...
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