Canada Govts Invest C$7 Million into Crop Research

Canada Governments have announced nearly C$7 million in funding for 46 crop-related research projects.

“Our Government supports crop research projects that benefit Saskatchewan farmers through improved yields and disease control,” said MP Block. “These projects will enable producers to be more productive, competitive, and profitable.”

“This year’s record-breaking Saskatchewan harvest demonstrates the benefits of investments in research and innovation,” Stewart said. “Our record commitment to research is paying off, and the projects receiving funding will help to ensure Saskatchewan continues to be a leader in agricultural production.”

Projects to receive funding in 2014 include:

•    The performance of direct-cut harvest systems in canola;
•    Improving nitrogen fixation of peas;
•    Improving disease resistance in wheat;
•    How residue from soybeans contributes to nutrition and yield in cereal crops the following year;
•    Identifying new mustard varieties with improved yields;
•    Honey bee health and the management of Varroa mites;
•    The use of lentil bran as a food ingredient; and
•    Weed control practices.