It’s been a busy few months between Canada and China. Over the winter a new trade goal was set, two new canola traits were approved and a Canola Dialogue brought together industry and government.
From deciding what to grow, to crop protection, to harvest and storage, the choices you make along the way can make a big difference. Help maintain Canada’s reputation as a supplier of high quality canola by following the Keep it Clean! best practices throughout the year.
The Canadian Canola Growers Association works to ensure farmers and modern agriculture practices are recognized as a solution to global challenges such as food security and ending hunger. CCGA representatives shared their views at recent United Nations events in Rome.
Optical spot spraying is finally making in-roads in North America. Sprayers can detect the presence of weeds and turn on and off each nozzle as needed. It can mean huge savings in overall application rates.
Terry Griffin from Kansas State University says farmers don’t need to rush into data collection, sharing and analysis. When the business case is strong enough, farmers will move into that space in a big way.