Canola Council Encyclopedia Entry
Canola is a “made in Canada” crop with an impressive history, and an innovative future. Learn how the rapid adoption of this crop by progressive farmers and investment by seed developers and value chain members has made the canola industry a major Canadian success.
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Canola breeders continually focus on improvements in canola quality, yield and agronomic characteristics. While some genetic improvements may contribute to yield potential or yield stability across environmental conditions, there are…
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Downy mildew is a plant disease caused by the pathogen Hyaloperonospora brassicae. Downy mildew is currently a minor disease that is not of economic concern for canola grown in Canada, as it has no known significant effects on seed yield and quality.
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Canola is generally sensitive to seed-placed fertilizer, especially nitrogen, potassium and ammonium sulphate. Phosphate has limits too.
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Precision agriculture includes an array of strategies that measure and address temporal and spatial variability to improve overall production sustainability (including improved efficiency, productivity, and profitability). It may involve equipment,…
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4R Nutrient Stewardship is an internationally recognized program that advocates for responsible and effective management of nutrient resources. The 4Rs stand for the Right source of fertilizer used at the…
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