Viewpoint: Curtail use of neonicotinoids in Sask.

We are asking that the ministries of Agriculture and Environment initiate as soon as possible a discussion on the benefits and the environmental costs of the use of neonicotinoids, with the view to introducing stricter regulations governing their use.
Neonicotinoids are a group of insecticides that is being widely used in canola seed treatment in Saskatchewan. Most of the canola and corn are regularly treated with it. It is almost impossible for farmers to buy these seeds that aren’t treat