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Farmers' interests sidelined by government and big patent power
A critical column argues that Agriculture Canada under Lyle Vanclief favored subsidies cuts and neglected farmers. It warns that plant patents by firms like Monsanto and Syngenta threaten global resources, while farmers struggle for fair access, licensing, and rural needs amid powerful corporate influence. Paul Beingessner cites examples from rail hopper cars to CGC rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Vanclief
Agriculture Canada
Vanchef
Aida
Canada
Vanclef
Syngenta
U.S
Syngenta Foundation
Consultative Group On International Agricultural Research
CGIAR
World Bank