Area
Canada
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Oilcrops
Date
01/12/2018
Policy Category
Production
Policy Instrument
Sector development measures
Description
Announced a CAD 3.7 million (USD 2.8 million) investment into the Eastern Canada Oilseeds Development Alliance, intended to foster oilseed cultivation and marketing in eastern Canada.
Notes
Canadas Federal Government announced a CAD 3.7 million (USD 2.8 million) investment into the Eastern Canada Oilseeds Development Alliance, ECODA. The funds have been earmarked for the following activities: i) development of new oilseed crop varieties for eastern Canada; ii) product innovation to boost market opportunities and value added products; iii) improved land use and crop rotation options; and iv) improved pest resistance and soil preservation.
