Overview
Research and development is key for the canola industry to grow and provide canola growers and the entire value chain with a profitable and sustainable future. The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is in a unique position to provide valuable leadership in the canola industry, coordinate the canola research programs, and through the CCC network of agronomists provide support for product and practice change.
The Canola/Flax Science Cluster is part of the Canadian Agri-Science Clusters initiative of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The CCC is one of the industry-lead organizations mobilizing the scientific and technical resources needed to support innovation and competitiveness in its sector. The innovative strategies developed as part of this Cluster will drive the canola industry forward in meeting its “Growing Great 2015” objectives.
Under the leadership of CCC, research projects were proposed by the Canadian canola science community to the Canola/Flax Science Cluster. Selected projects are funded through the ~$20M joint fund - $14.5M from federal government (AAFC) and $5.7M from the canola industry (CCC). Read more...
The Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP) funded by the provincial grower organizations has been providing support for research designed to improve canola production and grower profitability over the past 25 years. Research priorities are identified by the provincial grower organizations. Read more...