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CSTA 2010 Semi-Annual Meeting - CSTA's 2010 Semi-Annual Meeting will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg from November 16 to 18. This year, CSTA will also host a post Conference workshop: Tracking and Tracing in the Seed Industry. Find information on the CSTA Semi-Annual meeting and the post Conference work shop here.
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To celebrate the contribution of seed to biodiversity, the International Seed Federation has commissioned the production of a video. You can watch the video by following this link. |
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NEW Seed Trade Statistics 2008-09 - Seed import and export statistics have been updated. CSTA's website is the only place where these statistics can be found. Follow this link to get detailed information on exports and imports including destinations and the top import and export countries.
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List of Corn Hybrids - The corn hybrid list also includes identification of those corn hybrids not approved in the European Union
Find the most current list of all of the hybrids commercially available in Canada...Complete List as of March, 2010 revised August, 2010 to reflect EU approvals.
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Grow Canada Coaltion - CSTA is a founding member of Grow Canada, a value chain coalition that promote innovation. Click here for the Grow Canada Vision, and a link to Grow Canada's first national convention.
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- CSTA welcomes the implementation of a new, more flexible variety registration framework. The regulations to establish a three-part registration system became law on July 8.
- CSTA's News Release can be found here
- CFIA's question and answer document about the new system can be found by following this link.
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- Guidelines for developing the rationale for to move crops between parts of the system can be found here.
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CFIA Process to Authorize Printing of Official Seed Tags - the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has finalized a process that will allow Registered Seed Establishments to be authorized to print official tags.
- Find a description of the process here.
- Find a Question and Answer Document produced by the CFIA here.
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A Certified Seed Tax Incentive - a one page fact sheet on the CSTA's proposal for a tax incentive on certified seed can be found here.
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La version francais
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Seed Sector Contributes Billions to Canada's Economy
Canada's seed sector is a key economic driver, contributing $3.95 billion to Canada's economy, and employing over 14,000 Canadians. Find more here |
