Canola Council of Canada Statement on Trade with China

Mar 07, 2019

Demand for high quality oil and protein remains strong in China, and Canada remains a reliable and sustainable supplier of food for China. China is an important market for Canada's canola industry, as approximately 40% of our exports of canola and canola products go to China. News about blocked exports hurts the whole value chain.

The Canola Council of Canada is aware of challenges our exporters have faced shipping to China - these are concerning as they create instability and add costs. It's important to the whole industry that we continue to meet the requirements of our export customers. As the Government of Canada has stated, we're confident in the quality of Canadian canola exports and our quality assurance systems. Our industry will continue to work with the Canadian government to clarify issues raised by our Chinese customers and resolve concerns as quickly as possible.

Media may contact:

Heidi Dancho, Director, Communications, Canola Council of Canada

danchoh@canolacouncil.org

Source : SaskCanola

Video: Residue Management

Residue Management conservation practice manages the amount, orientation, and distribution of crop and other plant residue on the soil surface year-round while limiting soil-disturbing activities used to grow and harvest crops in systems where the field surface is tilled prior to planting. This video explores how Ryan McKenzie implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Samson, Alabama.

Practice benefits:

• Increases organic matter

• Improves air quality

• Decreases energy costs

• Reduces erosion

• Improves soil health

The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.