Farmer Rancher_August 22, 2019

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Serving the producers of the Northwest

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FARMER North Battleford, Saskatchewan

Thursday, August 22, 2019

$3.4M for canola research to increase yields CNW - Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Ralph Goodale, minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, have announced an investment of up to $3,457,985 for SaskCanola to study genomic resistance, pathology and integrated crop management, which will

help improve management practices and decrease incidences of emerging and established diseases. The research project aims to further control Blackleg in canola and understand more about the emerging disease Verticillium Stripe in Canada. This is part of a multi-faceted approach to ensure

increasingly stable trade in the future. The project, funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriScience Program, builds upon a previous announcement up to $12.1 million under the same program for the Canola Council of Canada to advance the growth and prof-

Photographer Louise Lundberg’s yard near Turtleford is visited frequently by wildlife. This moose cow came to inspect a new piece of equipment added to the mix. Out of the bush, above, she moved in to cautiously check out a tractor, the Lundbergs’ newest acquisition.

itability of the sector. “Cutting-edge canola research is vital to Canadian canola producers. I’m proud to announce this federal investment, which will help growers increase yields and stand out in global markets, “ said Bibeau. Goodale said, “Canadians are proud of our world

class canola, which began as a scientific innovation in Prairie research facilities about 50 years ago. The industry creates thousands of jobs and opportunities for Canadians, and we’re committed to seeing it continue to thrive.: Bernie McClean, Research Chair, SaskCanola, said “It is critical for our

industry to lead these strategic research goals alongside partners Canola Council of Canada and Alberta Canola. Our objective is to ensure farmers have access to the latest technology to manage pests in their operations, while also providing quality assurance to our global customers.”

It’s only OK if the moose says so

Looks all right ... Smells OK ... Should I taste it?

Official approved?

I’ll just have a quick drink ...

... and we’ll head out.


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