FAVOURITE FARMER … LAWSUIT SEEKS FORCED PESTICIDE REVIEW … BIOENTERPRISE CORPORATION EXPANDS INTO THE MARITIMES … CFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCUSSES SECTOR PRIORITIES AND UPCOMING FEDERAL ELECTION … OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

FAVOURITE FARMER
Source: NSEF
David Newcombe of Cornwallis Farm Ltd. was nominated by Brianna Graham for a Favourite Farmer Contest. More information about the nomination program can be found on the Alltech website. (read more)

LAWSUIT SEEKS FORCED PESTICIDE REVIEW
Source: Ontario Farmer
Environmental groups have revived a lawsuit against the federal government because the Health Department changed its mind about reviewing the safety of difenoconazole, usually used as a seed-treatment fungicide. The rules say Canada must undertake a review whenever a nation that’s a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) bans a pesticide. (read more)

BIOENTERPRISE CORPORATION EXPANDS INTO THE MARITIMES
Source: Bioenterprise
Bioenterprise Corporation has announced that it will be opening its newest office in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Bioenterprise has established a three-year strategic partnership with the Prince Edward Island ADAPT Council for the commercialization of agricultural technologies and innovations. “We are looking forward to working with P.E.I. ADAPT. They have been at the heart of agri-innovation in the Maritimes for more than a decade,” explains Dave Smardon, President and CEO of Bioenterprise Corporation. “Their knowledge and network throughout the east coast as well as their commitment to advancing agri-businesses is invaluable to Bioenterprise and our new office in the Maritimes,” he says. (read more)

CFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCUSSES SECTOR PRIORITIES AND UPCOMING FEDERAL ELECTION
Source: CFA The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) Board of Directors met in Ottawa April 7-9 to discuss policy priorities for the agricultural sector, including priorities farmers across Canada would like to see on party platforms in the upcoming federal election. “The CFA brings together farmers in every province and various commodities across Canada. Although the Canadian agriculture sector is diverse, priorities to sustain and strengthen Canadian farms were clear and unanimous throughout last week's discussions,” said CFA President Ron Bonnett. (read more)