Research Papers

High-yield no-till canola production on the Canadian

From 2008 to 2010, direct-seeded experiments involving two seeding rates (75 vs. 150 seeds m2), two nitrogen rates (100 vs. 150% of soil test recommendation), and the presence or absence of polymer-coated nitrogen or fungicides, were conducted at eight western Canada locations in canola-wheat-canola or continuous canola rotations.

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Combine Losses in Central Alberta

Preliminary data for harvest lost research currently underway. One year data only, as presented at 2010 ACPC regional meetings.

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Assessing the Economic and Ecological Impacts of Herbicide Tolerant Canola in Western Canada

This report provides a snapshot of canola production in 2006. The changes between canola production in 1995 and 2006 are substantial. This report substantiates the findings of earlier studies commissioned by the Canola Council of Canada and other studies that have taken place. This report is the first of its kind in that it quantifies additional impacts that have resulted from the commercialization and adoption of HT canola. The findings of this report demonstrate that the benefits of HT canola are two-fold. First, there are immediate financial benefits experienced by farmers and second, there are environmental stewardship benefits that provide long-term benefits to farmers but also to the larger society within which we all live.

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