January 2018—Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) is a federal government program designed to encourage research and development through tax-based incentives. SaskCanola invests a significant amount of the producer levy contributions in research to manage new challenges farmers face in their fields. As a result of the research investment, SaskCanola is able to participate in this...
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September 2017—Chris Holzapfel, Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation, and William May, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Indian Head, just completed a SaskCanola-funded study called “Investigating wider row spacing in no-till canola: Implications for weed competition, response to nitrogen fertilizer, and seeding rate recommendations.” Project Summary: A multi-year study was initiated in 2013 at Indian Head to evaluate...
Read MoreMarch 2017—In 2016, SaskCanola launched the 30-minute documentary License to Farm, to highlight the facts behind common misconceptions about agriculture production in Canada. The goal of this documentary is to inspire producers to engage in more conversations about food, build trust with their urban neighbours, and protect their social license to farm. Since the film launched,...
Read MoreNovember 2016—The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held prior to the start of CropSphere at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Canola producers may attend the AGM without registering for CropSphere. Following the AGM, we invite you to attend a SaskCanola-sponsored complimentary lunch and learn....
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