CropLife Canada
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We ❤️ plant sciences. Here to talk about pesticides & plant breeding.
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Gene editing is a proven solution for making healthier food, stronger crops and increasing yields all while using fewer resources. Learn more about the benefits of #geneediting Nature Nurtured ow.ly/Zj5F50R9pKz
AITC-C has partnered with CropLife Canada to develop three new curriculum-based resources for Grades 10 and 11 students! Dive into the world of agriculture with interactive lessons on how carrots, turnips and potatoes are grown.
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Today, it takes a lot less land to produce enough food to feed each person. By continuing to leverage the power of #innovation we can increase #productivity on existing agricultural land. #FoodSecurity ow.ly/RvMn50R9pgb
Be drift aware: new campaign pushes for safe spraying ow.ly/uJP350RaUWj #BeDriftAware #cdnag #ontag #westcdnag Grain Farmers of Ontario Ontario Federation of Agriculture OFVGA CropLife Canada Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Happy #WorldHealthDay ! We're thankful for the amazing Registered Dietitians that combat misinformation and myths about the agriculture industry. Here are some of our fav RDs on X: Sue Mah (she/her), Michelle Jaelin 關靜嫻 (she/they), Erin MacGregor, Sarah Remmer, RD, Andrea Hardy RD
Happy international Carrot Day! Thanks to modern #agricultural practices, we can enjoy delicious, high-quality carrots while minimizing crop losses. Check out ow.ly/taA750R7upw for more fruit and veggie fun. #RealFarmLives
Papaya is the third most cultivated tropical crop worldwide but it's being threatened by devastating viruses. Learn more about how #geneediting can help rescue the much-loved papaya: ow.ly/K6Sk50R5GTC
Ontario agriculture, there’s a new resource to help reduce spray drift this season. It’s an info hub at ow.ly/Okvy50R5ICk loaded with spray tips and best practices. We’re proud to be part of it with Grain Farmers of Ontario Ontario Federation of Agriculture OFVGA Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs #BeDriftAware
Spray season is here and there’s a great new resource hub for a refresher or reminder about best practices to reduce spray drift. Visit BeDriftAware.ca for practical tips and test your spray smarts with a quick quiz. #BeDriftAware #spray24 #plant24 #BeDriftAware
Plant breeders want people to understand more about the long, sophisticated, and often arduous process of bringing a new plant variety to market, which many consumers simply don't understand. Learn more from Science for Sustainable Agriculture here: ow.ly/eupW50QHVsQ
Are you still thinking about the #DirtyDozen list? Check out what registered dietitian Erin MacGregor has to say about organic vs. conventionally grown foods. Feel confident in your produce picks! ow.ly/nbMv50QXBUw
Curious about the meaning behind 'all-natural' on food labels? @cdnfoodfocus digs in to help you make informed and healthy decisions. ow.ly/jQXr50QJxfu #NutritionMonth
Worried about the #DirtyDozen list? Health Canada and PHAC oversees the safety of all #pesticides , for both conventional or organic farming, ensuring they're safe for people and the environment, and that includes pesticide residues on food. Learn more: ow.ly/fTTJ50QXI22
It's #WorldWaterDay ! Water is essential to growing food but #climatechange means drought and flooding are more common. Technologies like #geneediting are developing new varieties of crops that can withstand weather challenges and require fewer resources. ow.ly/2gsq50QGmaU
Does the #DirtyDozen list make you pause in the produce section? A man could eat 27, 451 servings of celery a day without any safety concerns from pesticide residues. That’s a lot of celery! This pesticide residue calculator puts residues into perspective: ow.ly/LcFN50QXAlG
The #DirtyDozen list published by the EWG can lead to fear and confusion around fruit and vegetable consumption. The reality is that Canadians can feel confident when buying & consuming fruits and vegetables no matter how they were grown. Learn the facts: ow.ly/lF3K50QXzMi
Today is #InternationalDayofHappiness ! Did you know that gardening can significantly boost your mood and relieve stress? Check out this guide to successful vegetable #gardening here: ow.ly/h92t50QJvVH
Learn fact from fiction as #RealFarmLives debunks five common myths on food waste. ow.ly/onH950QGjYp