Results of the 2015 Canola Performance Trials (CPT) have been released.
For 2015, participants in the trials consist of line companies, independent retailers and seed companies including Bayer CropScience, BrettYoung Seeds, Canterra Seeds, Cargill, DL Seeds, Syngenta and Proven Seed/ Crop Production Services.
CPTÂ represent the next generation in variety evaluation for Western Canadian canola growers. The trials provide:
• Relevant, unbiased and timely performance data that reflects actual production practices.
• Comparative data on leading varieties and newly introduced varieties.
The CPT system includes both small plot and large field scale trials. Results for 2015 are based on 29 small plot trials and a number of field scale trials across the Prairies.
Site distribution is based on seeded acres in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
The small plot system ensures that:
• All varieties are treated with appropriate commercially associated herbicides and seed treatments.
• An independent third party representative inspects all trials.
• Varieties are in blocks based on maturity. That way, harvest occurs at the appropriate time to minimize harvest losses due to maturity differences.
The full results are available at:Â http://www.canolaperformancetrials.ca/Booklet-2015.pdf
