"Regulatory rules that strangle more than they protect, trade access that feels one phone call or election away from collapse, and work stoppages that punish producers are critical issues facing the agricultural sector."
"The public research and plant breeding system at AAFC is no longer fit for purpose and is losing capability faster than anyone wants to admit, highlighting the urgent need for reform."
"We have reached the end of the awareness stage; the next chapter is us deciding, collectively, to stop describing the fire and start putting it out."
"As consultations begin on the next agricultural policy framework in Canada, it is crucial that the sector shows up with clarity, unity, and a shared set of priorities that governments cannot ignore."
The agricultural sector faces significant challenges, including regulatory constraints, trade vulnerabilities, and supply chain issues. There is a growing consensus on these problems, highlighted by various leaders and op-eds. The public wheat breeding system is deteriorating, and the current agricultural policy framework in Canada requires urgent attention. The sector must move from merely acknowledging these issues to taking collective action. As consultations for a new agricultural policy framework begin, there is an opportunity for unity and clarity in priorities to ensure effective outcomes.
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