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Alberta Fusarium Regulation Update

Alberta Fusarium Regulation Update. CSTA - Oilseeds, Pulses and Western Cereals Committee July 2017 Submitted by Alberta Seed Growers & Alberta Seed Processors. Background.

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Alberta Fusarium Regulation Update

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  1. Alberta FusariumRegulation Update CSTA - Oilseeds, Pulses and Western Cereals Committee July 2017 Submitted by Alberta Seed Growers & Alberta Seed Processors

  2. Background • In 1999, F. graminearum, the most aggressive of the Fusarium species causing FHB, was added as a declared pest to Alberta’s Agricultural Pest Act. In late 2002, after an extensive public consultation process, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released the first comprehensive Alberta Fusarium graminearum Management Plan.

  3. Background • F. graminearum is a declared pest under Alberta’s Agricultural Pests Act. This Act is the legislative authority for enforcement of control measures for named pests in Alberta. • Under this Act, the owner/occupant of land has the responsibility of taking measures to prevent the establishment of a pest on any land or property and to control or destroy all pests on the land or property. • Section 22c of the Agricultural Pests Act states: “No person shall for propagation purposes acquire, sell, distribute or use any seed, root, tuber or other vegetable material containing a pest.”

  4. Fusarium Action Committee Lead by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry as a forum to represent the interests and views of Alberta’s agricultural industry regarding the management of F. graminearum. Fusarium Action Committee Members: • AAAF (AB Association of Agricultural Fieldmen) • Provincial Agricultural Service Board • AAMD&C (Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties) • Alberta Seed Growers • Alberta Seed Processors • Alberta Corn Committee • CSTA (Canadian Seed Trade Association) • Alberta Beef Producers • Alberta Barley Commission • Alberta Wheat Commission • Last Committee meeting was April 2016, wherein the department indicated that the pest act would be opened up for review, and a public consultation planned for Fall of 2016. This did not happen.

  5. Current Regulatory Situation • Phone conversation with Pest Surveillance branch indicated that a complete overhaul of the pest act is currently being proposed internally • Indications for a “chief pest manager” style of regulatory system wherein the “chief” can make changes without consulting the government • More responsive system (currently Animal Health is managed via Chief Veterinarian)

  6. Industry Action Late summer 2016 • Alberta Wheat Commission spearheaded an Alberta Fusarium risk map project • Hourly risk maps launched mid-June 2017; a result of growers asking for pest management tools (proof that the value chain recognizes the presence of the disease)

  7. Industry Action December 2015 • Alberta Seed Growers present the financial impact of Fusarium on growers to Minister of Agriculture (Fg considered a seed only issue) January 2017 • The Minister indicated to members at AGM that he was aware Fg had been detected throughout Alberta in 2015-16 & he was looking at taking action based on public consultation…yet to occur

  8. Industry Action Fall/winter 2016-17 • Alberta Seed Processors • Attended ministerial meet & greet with goal of establishing relationship with minister • Plant & lab tour with Minister Carlier & new Deputy Minister Bev Yee • Speaking engagement at AGM, where Fusarium was addressed by Ms. Yee. • Reach out to Agricultural service boards (now)

  9. Industry Action Winter 2017 • As a result of a resolution from a grower at the Alberta Wheat AGM, AWC spearheaded an adhoc working group comprised of: Alberta Wheat, Bayer, Syngenta, CSTA, SeCan, Alberta Seed Growers, Alberta Seed Processors, Alberta Barley, and malting companies

  10. Industry Action Spring 2017 • Purpose of group is two fold: • Lobby efforts to remove Fusarium graminearum from the pest act • Education & Extension of best management practises • Activity • Letter to minister, fusarium risk mapping & planning industry wide education • Minister responded to letter with an invitation for working group inclusion in the consultation process

  11. Path Forward • Promote BMP’s • Suggested changes/additions: • In areas with a known presence of the disease, use high quality seed with the lowest levels of infection is key to managing the disease. Always test your planting seed for seed health factors such as germination, vigor, and fusarium infection levels • Use the fusarium risk mapping tool, as well as field scouting to know the levels of the disease in your area

  12. Path Forward • Industry needs to lead the charge here! Focusing on seed infection only does a disservice to the agricultural industry at large • Engagement of the entire value chain is required for BMP’s to become culture • Encourage support and be involved in events promoting Fg education and communication

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