2010... end of KVD in western Canada

[TOM4CWB]

Charlie, did you see this?

CGC news release/Communiqué de la CCG


The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has just issued the following news release:

Federal government responds to Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food report on the Canadian Grain Commission and provides target end date for kernel visual distinguishability

Winnipeg – On April 16, 2007, the federal government provided its response to the December 5, 2006 Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (SCAAF) report concerning the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Most of the SCAAF recommendations remain under review as the government considers changes to the Canada Grain Act and the CGC. The government response contains one significant item which does not require a change to the Canada Grain Act: a target date of 2010 for the complete elimination of kernel visual distinguishability (KVD) as a segregation tool and variety registration requirement for western Canadian wheat classes.

For the complete release http://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/newsroom/news_releases/2007/2007-04-16-e.htm

[food4u]

Why should it take three years to make the change ??? If it was the grain industry asking for the change it would happen by Aug.1st.

[craig]

This announcement is better than leaving us in limbo like we currently are. I am hoping this will allow Plant breeders to start going forward so that in 2010 they will have material ready to release to farmers. With the importance of high protien wheat declining and the growing bio fuels industry this is important for western canadian farmers.

[TOM4CWB]

Craig,

I understand eastern Canada got rid of KVD years ago. Strange how we live in a country so split up by regional anomilies!

Like 10% investment tax credit on new farm equipment is being given in Qu and the Maritimes.