On behalf of Saskatchewan farmers, a coalition of producer organizations are calling on any changes to the Canada Grain Act to incorporate the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) continuation of mandatory outward inspection, maintenance of its current mandate and governance model, and an emphasis on improved export sales reporting.
Read MoreIn preparation for the Canada Grain Act/Canadian Grain Commission consultation, Sask Wheat contracted a report to review potential changes to the Canada Grain Act and their implications for Saskatchewan grain producers’ activities and economics. This report is now available on Sask Wheat’s website: CLICK HERE to read it.
Read MoreWith the 2019 wheat harvest well under way, the Canadian Grain Commission would like to remind everyone in Canada’s grain industry from grain producers to exporters about the important role we all play in ensuring the integrity of Canada’s wheat classes. Wheat classes are a key part of our grain quality system. Managing wheat classes properly from farm to export continues to ensure Canadian wheat’s high level of quality and dependability.
Read MoreSask Wheat continues to be engaged in the ongoing value creation consultation led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Sask Wheat Chair, Laura Reiter, is participating on a producer panel that is providing feedback on the next steps of the consultation. For next steps, AAFC and the CFIA are planning an online survey for producers to provide feedback. Sask Wheat encourages all producers to participate in the online survey.
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