July 9, 2014 – Regina, Saskatchewan – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Member of Parliament Tom Lukiwski, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, today announced an investment of over $836,000 to the Canadian Seed Growers' Association to develop a rapid data management system for seed crop certification.
The new data management system, developed in collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, replaces the three-part paper forms of the past allowing licensed seed crop inspectors to submit reports electronically, sometimes straight from the field, saving time and money. This modernized seed crop certification tool ensures the continued production of high-quality, variety-specific seed and provides assurance that seeds are produced, inspected and graded in accordance with established standards.
Emily Hogeveen
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Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
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