Canola is a “made in Canada” crop with an impressive history and remains on an innovative future trajectory. The initial success of rapeseed production in the Prairies combined with the enthusiastic efforts of collaborating scientists utilizing traditional breeding methods cumulated in development of canola. The rapid adoption of this crop by progressive farmers and continued investment by seed developers, backed by the whole value chain, has made the canola industry a major Canadian success which continues to grow and advance.
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