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Short Updates for Ongoing Research

Science Edition 2020—

Canadian canola researchers have dozens of ongoing projects. Some are funded by canola growers through their levy payments to SaskCanola, Alberta Canola and Manitoba Canola Growers. Some are funded through the Canola AgriScience Cluster, a partnership between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the canola industry under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). Over a five-year period, this initiative will invest $25.5 million in research to optimize yield and quality, improve nutrient and water use efficiency, and enhance integrated pest management practices. Here are short descriptions and updates for these projects.

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Growers at the table

Science Edition 2019—

Canola growers, through their provincial canola organizations, are helping to drive the research priorities for canola in Canada. Provincial research committee chairs explain the benefit of grower-funded and grower-directed research.

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Investing in a Resilient Canola Future – Mitigating Clubroot Risks in Saskatchewan

Science Edition 2019—Clubroot is a devastating disease and the canola industry has been investing in research of this pathogen for a number of years. SaskCanola’s priority with clubroot is to find ways to prevent the spread in the province. Currently there are relatively few confirmed cases in commercial canola fields and by helping raise grower awareness about...

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2018-19 Research Investment

Science Edition 2019—Manitoba Canola Growers work to fund, direct, develop and distribute practical, science-based research focused on agronomy. Grower funded research and extension is one of the most valuable services we offer to our membership. Focusing on research that no one else is doing and digging deeper to strengthen our network of research collaborations allows us to...

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Heavy tillage on moist fields increases compaction, reduces yield

Science Edition 2019—KEY RESULT: Heavy tillage can increase soil compaction, reduce soil strength and reduce canola yields, especially when carried out under higher moisture conditions and in the spring, prior to planting. PROJECT TITLE, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: “Compaction Impacts on Canola Establishment” Curtis Cavers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Portage la Prairie FUNDING: Manitoba Canola Growers Excessive precipitation...