CFA submitted a joint letter with farm groups from across Canada, warning that recent closures of federal agriculture research stations risk weakening the science system that farmers rely on to stay productive and competitive.
The letter noted that public research plays a critical role in developing region‑specific crop varieties, livestock and meat science, disease management, food safety, and long‑term agronomic trials—work that cannot easily be replaced by the private sector.
The letter urges the federal government to slow down implementation, protect ongoing research and breeding programs, and work directly with industry to ensure critical research capacity, expertise, and infrastructure are not lost.
Strong, stable public agricultural research is essential to farm productivity, innovation, food security, and Canada’s ability to compete in global markets.