AreaCanada

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommoditySoybean and rapeseed

Date01/07/2013

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development assistance

DescriptionSupported R&D programs to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of the country's rapeseed and soybean industries.

NotesCANADA – rapeseed/soybean R&D: New government funding will be made available to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s rapeseed and soybean industries. The Canola Council of Canada and the Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Alliance will receive support under the AgriInnovation Program to conduct research on: new uses of rapeseed as animal feed; pest management and disease resistance; yield enhancement and stress resistance; economic and environmental sustainability; and market opportunities for food-grade soybeans.