- [ONLINE] IN33D-VR8805: Integrating Crop Modelling and Producer Insights to Enhance Canola Sustainability in the Canadian Prairies
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Yohanne Gavasso Rita, University of Saskatchewan (First Author, Presenting Author)
Yanping Li, University of Western Ontario
Amin Elshorbagy, University of Saskatchewan
Corinne Schuster-Wallace, University of Saskatchewan
Simon Michael Papalexiou, University of California Irvine
Renewable energy and eco-friendly farming both help protect the environment. In Canada, canola is an important crop used to make biodiesel, a cleaner fuel. Here, we studied how climate change could affect canola farming by using computer models and listening to producers’ experiences. Results found that hotter temperatures and less rain could lower canola harvests by up to 20%. Trying to grow canola on poor-quality land isn’t a good idea as it could harm the soil, wildlife, and local communities. But there are ways to adapt. Planting earlier, using the right amount of fertilizer, and improving the soil with special techniques can help. Irrigation might also help, but it needs to be used carefully to avoid damaging water supplies. It’s important to involve producers in finding smart, climate-friendly solutions. This research helps producers, decision-makers, and others plan for a future where canola farming stays strong, even as the climate changes.
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