Optimizing Canola Production: Fertilization, Crop Protection and Genetic Yield Potential

Researcher:

Dr. Don Flaten, David Przednowek, Chris Unger, Craig Linde, University of Manitoba, Dr. Byron Irvine, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Brandon, and Rob Park, Manitoba Agriculture and Food

Project Code:

CARP 2001-39

Final Report:

April 2003

Summary:

The economics of using crop inputs is very important, since using inputs to increase and or protect yield potential is only feasible if it translates into greater net income. This study measured the individual and combined effects of low, medium and high levels of fertilization, crop protection and genetic yield potential on canola yield, quality and profitability. Overall, the high input package provided the opportunity to make the largest profit, significantly greater than the medium input package.