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Policymakers must rely on science to set agricultural policies, not misinformation spread through social media

Mark Lowey
February 12, 2025

Despite farmers being among the most trusted stakeholders in Canada's food system, widespread misinformation on social media threatens sound agricultural policy, with only 9% of Canadians understanding modern farming, according to the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity; experts at the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto urge policymakers to prioritize scientific evidence and direct engagement with farmers to bridge the urban-rural divide and ensure effective, trusted regulations.

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Organizations:	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Irrigation Districts Association, Alberta Pulse Growers, Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, European Food Safety Authority, European Union, Health Canada, Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Simpson Centre for Food and Agricultural Policy, Union des producteurs agricoles, University of Calgary, University of Guelph, and University of Toronto
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Topics:	Climate Change, exports, Farming, Fertilizers, GMOs, innovation, Irrigation, misinformation, pesticides, Policy, social media, technology, trade, and Water quality

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