Avoid De-Registered Varieties to Protect Crop Integrity
Maintaining the quality of Canadian canola exports begins with planting the right seeds. Farmers must choose registered canola varieties to ensure crop integrity and meet global market requirements.
Registered varieties are developed to meet export standards for oil quality, biotech traits, and disease resistance. De-registered varieties no longer meet industry expectations and can negatively impact Canada’s reputation as a canola exporter. Farmers should avoid planting or delivering crops grown from de-registered seeds.
Another key concern is agronomic performance. De-registered varieties often lack critical resistance to diseases such as clubroot, which threatens crop sustainability. Growing approved seeds helps farmers maintain healthier crops and reduce production risks.
The following canola varieties should not be planted due to de-registration -