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Canada Embarks on Seed Security Initiative Due to US-Produced Seeds Failing on Canadian Soil
What grows well in my backyard may not even germinate in the yard across town, let alone thousands of miles away. So the fact that so many seeds are produced in the U.S. and sent to grow across the globe makes little sense, particularly when those seeds are often genetically modified. Canada is taking note of this fact—that 95 percent of the seeds used by their farmers were not bred for Canadian landscapes and climates—and they are trying to do something about it.
According to EcoWatch, USC Canada, a non-governmental agency, is working to create a stronger domestic seed industry through the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security. Their hopes are that the initiative will help protect against the negative effects of climate change on food security.
Seed diversity is directly related to food security as increased varieties are less vulnerable to climate changes, diseases and pests, and encourage more stable food production.
Working with farmers, seed producers, researchers, governments, and the organic industry, the initiative is targeting Canada’s reliance on American and European seed suppliers. By helping Canadian seed producers grow and supply locally-adapted seeds, the initiative will build a more dynamic domestic industry.
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http://www.newssum.com/canada-embarks-seed-security-initiative-due-us-produced-seeds-failing-canadian-soil-238
