Crop production up in ’93
Saskatchewan crop production of the major grains, oilseeds and specialty crops in 1993 was 25.07 million tonnes, 21 percent above the 10-year (1983-92) average of 20.69 million tonnes.
The rise in production was due to above-average yields for all crops except lentils and canary seed, and above-average harvested area.
The area harvested in 1993 was 30.89 million acres, up four percent from the 10-year average harvested area of 29.57 million acres. Cool wet conditions last summer slowed crop development and delayed harvest, so approximately three percent of Saskatchewan crops were left standing in the fields. An average 15 percent of the crop was left standing in the Hudson Bay region of the province.
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On the positive side, above-average production in Saskatchewan was reported for spring wheat, durum, oats, spring rye, flax and mustard. Due to the above-average harvested acres and yields, records were set in harvested tonnage of barley, canola, sunflowers and field peas.
- Saskatchewan Agriculture
Uses for rapeseed oil
The French government has contracted with farmers and oil companies to transform approximately 35,000 tonnes of rapeseed oil into rapeseed ester for use as a diesel fuel in keeping with E.U. incentives to promote “green fuels.” In addition, French farmers may apply for grants when they produce rapeseed in environmentally-safe conditions.
In Britain, John Deere Ltd. has introduced a biodegradable transmission and hydraulic oil manufactured from rapeseed oil, which can be used in their new line.
- Canola Digest
