Manitoba Canola Growers (MCGA) research program focuses on funding and investing in projects and programs that match farm priorities to improve the sustainability of Manitoba Canola Farms through:
Profits – working towards improved and stable profits from Manitoba canola acres
People – providing safe and manageable farm production options
Planet – increasing the longevity of Manitoba farmland by improving soil quality and cropland biodiversity, while reducing negative environmental impacts of canola production
Overall Research Priorities
- Increase canola yield potential and stability in Manitoba conditions through genetic and agronomic solutions
- Protect canola yields from current and emerging pests
- Improve canola nutrient use efficiency through 4R management practices
- Reduce or improve the environmental impact of canola production
- Reduce harvest and storage losses through genetic and management solutions, as well as equipment optimization
- Ensure supply of high-quality canola to meet current and future end-use demands
The majority of MCGA research funding is directed towards canola specific research. However, MCGA additionally reviews Manitoba whole-farm focused research proposals in collaboration with other funding organizations.
2025-26 Research Funding Targets
To fill gaps in current funding, MCGA is actively seeking new projects that are focused on:
- Understanding genetic and agronomic management solutions for Verticillium stripe and blackleg
- Improving yield stability of canola in environmental extremes
- Identifying and acting upon emerging opportunities and risks for canola market profitability
- Integrated weed management solutions to combat herbicide resistance and other rising threats
- Optimizing canola nutrient use efficiency
- Flea beetle management strategies