Ontario's second-largest general farm organisation says it supports the provincial consultation process regarding pollinator health.
A statement from the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario says consulting with farmers and other stakeholders is the right approach to moving forward.
But Vice-President Clarence Nywening also says there are areas in the consultation document that are cause for concern.
He specifies the 80 per cent acreage reduction for neo-nic seeded acreage by 2017, calling it a very aggressive goal.
Nywening points out ever evolving science and technology has a chance to develop safeguards for pollinators.
The CFFO suggests that could make regulatory changes and additional red tape for the agriculture industry unnecessary.
The organisation is encouraging Ontario farmers and other stakeholders to become involved in the consultation process on the provincial government's proposals.
