One of the most frequent claims from the critics of biotechnology and GM crops is that ‘there are no benefits to GM crops’. This is a claim made largely in ignorance and refusal to acknowledge that there are benefits from Read more…
Could a genetically modified flax oil help treat breast cancer? The health benefits of flax consumption, such as the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, have been known for some time. A recent collaborative research article between the Universities of Alberta and Read more…
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural blog on sustainable agricultural innovations and food (SAIFood). I am an agricultural economist at the University of Saskatchewan and I hold the Industry Funded Research Chair in Agri-Food Innovation. The Read more…