AreaCanada

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOilcrops

Date01/12/2018

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development measures

DescriptionAnnounced a CAD 3.7 million (USD 2.8 million) investment into the Eastern Canada Oilseeds Development Alliance, intended to foster oilseed cultivation and marketing in eastern Canada.

NotesCanada’s Federal Government announced a CAD 3.7 million (USD 2.8 million) investment into the Eastern Canada Oilseeds Development Alliance, ECODA. The funds have been earmarked for the following activities: i) development of new oilseed crop varieties for eastern Canada; ii) product innovation to boost market opportunities and value added products; iii) improved land use and crop rotation options; and iv) improved pest resistance and soil preservation.