Organization: Canola Council of Canada

Feds invest $12.1 million to advance innovation in canola sector

The federal government is providing up to $12.1 million to advance innovation and sustainability in Canada’s canola sector, focused on creating new and improved products. Lawrence MacCauley, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced the funding in Winnipeg to the Canola Council of Canada under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriScience Clusters program. The research investment…

Feds invest $15 million in Canola Council of Canada

The federal Growing Forward 2 AgriInnovation Program has awarded $15 million to the Canola Council of Canada to facilitate research into canola oil and meal nutrition and production. The investment follows a $14.5 million contribution that focused on preliminary research suggesting that canola may be helpful in fighting obesity and cardiovascular disease. The Growing Forward…