For ages now the world has looked to Canada for leadership in ag science. But now that leadership title may be at risk, said several agriculture groups to MPs yesterday. At issue is federal funding to back long-term agricultural science projects. Without that support, the groups said, Canada’s brightest ag scientists may leave to work on projects in other countries. It’s a brain-drain that’s likely to cost Canada more than a few scientists chopped from payrolls. It also means Canada won’t likely to be able to attract and retain talent from other countries either. And, Canadian farmers may be at a severe disadvantage in the market as a result.
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