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Strategy to Build Trade in the Indo-Pacific

The federal government’s priority to further build relations in the Indo-Pacific represents a significant opportunity for Canada to diversify exports of canola. This article outlines the strategic steps value chain organizations recommend to strengthen Canada’s presence in this promising region.

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Canola Meal Fuels True Happiness in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia, which includes Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, has a growing population and increasing demand for imports. The region is of strategic importance for Canadian trade, including for canola meal.

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Canola Market Snapshot – Rise of the Others

Canada’s canola crop rebounded to a more normal level of production in 2022 after the drought-reduced 2021 output. Statistics Canada, in its September report, estimated 2022 canola production at 19.1 million tonnes, up from 13.8 million in 2021 but below output from the previous four years. The biggest Canadian crop on record was 21.5 million...

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The ROI For 4R

Fertilizer Canada, in its 2021 survey of farmers, found that 4R Nutrient Management practices are utilized on just over 50 per cent of canola acres. For farmers who do not yet follow 4R, a discussion on economics – return on investment – may help.

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Canola 4R Advantage gives incentives for 4R

Canola 4R Advantage is a voluntary program that supports farmers in initiating or advancing 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices to make the most efficient use of fertilizers in canola production. Through Canola 4R Advantage, canola farmers can apply for funding to help pay for these best management practices (BMPs) focused on nitrogen management: Soil testing. Soil...