GE crops benefit farmers consumers and the environment
A veteran farmer describes long running use of GE crops since 1996 in corn soybeans and canola. He cites safety testing with about 2000 studies showing GE crops are as safe or safer and that higher yields reduce food prices while protecting wildlife habitat amid urban sprawl and growing population.
Farmers embrace genetic crops to boost yields and protect land
Bob Bartley and family farm near Roland MB growing genetically enhanced corn canola and soybeans. Glyphosate tolerant crops reduce tillage and erosion while Bt corn targets the European corn borer. GE crops cut pesticides and fuel use benefiting farmers and consumers alike in a win win win scenario.
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Canada must defend free trade as NAFTA renegotiations loom
MP Robert Sopuck argues the Liberal government must protect Canadian jobs amid Trump era shifts. He cites 2 billion daily cross border trade and 9 million U.S. jobs tied to trade, warns of stalled softwood talks, and urges a Canada First approach to NAFTA and energy projects like Keystone XL to safeguard workers in auto, aero, forestry, agriculture, and oil sectors.
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