Field first
Initial canola crop grown and harvested in province
PASADENA — The province’s first canola harvest took place Friday at the Agriculture Research Station in Pynn’s Brook, near Pasadena. The 30-acre crop yield will help inform future activities and contribute to an increasingly innovative agriculture industry in this province. “The canola that was planted this past spring grew exceptionally well, surpassing our researcher’s expectations,” Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods Steve Crocker stated in a news release. “All indications pointed to a high yield and high-quality harvest and I am excited to see that happening today. This harvest has been a priority for our department because it is helping to grow the agriculture industry. This in turn will facilitate food security by advising producers on crop and livestock systems in order to maximize production in a sustainable manner.” Canola is Canada’s second most important revenue generator behind wheat. It is grown in nine Canadian provinces and worth over $19 billion to the Canadian economy.