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SSGA says shutting down key Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research stations and reducing staffing puts regional variety trials and long-term crop development at risk.
The Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association (SSGA) is the latest organization to voice strong opposition to the federal government’s decision to scale back Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research capacity across the Prairies, warning the move could undermine crop innovation, variety development, and long-term competitiveness in Canadian agriculture.