The National Farmers Union agrees with parts of the Senate's recent report on pollinator health, but disagrees with others.
It likes the call for more research on neonic impacts.
However, NFU Vice President of Policy Ann Slater says that research should be led by independent third-party scientists funded by the public in the public interest.
The NFU argues the Senate's suggestion that research be done by the Bee Health Forum won't work because some members of the Forum have a financial interest in the continued widespread use of neonic seed treatments.
The NFU is also concerned about the Senate's recommendation to allow the importation of bee packages from the U-S.
It's joined in that concern by the Ontario Beekeepers Association.
The OBA points to the CFIA's risk assessment of 2013 which does not support re-opening the border.
The provincial beekeepers group says it's pleased the Senate has committed itself to the health and well-being of Canada's pollinators.
But it is expressing regret the report falls short of what the OBA describes as deliberate and timely action related to the prophylactic use of neonics.
