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2023 ANNUAL REPORT Growing OpportunityCANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA | 2023 ANNUAL REPORT 2 Many opportunities took root in 2023. GROWING DIVERSIFICATION into biofuels markets RENEWING INVESTMENT in research, and market access and development ESTABLISHING RESOURCES in the Indo-Pacific region REVITALIZING CONNECTIONS with China and other key markets LEARNING MORE about canola agronomy in the brown soil zone FACILITATING INNOVATION in plant breeding and crop protection products 3 GROWING OPPORTUNITY 8.6 MMT 9.6 MMT 21.5 million 36.3 bu/acre 17.5 MMT 42.5% 3 6.7% 3 40.2% 3 7.0 MMT 1 10.5 MMT 22.1 million 2 36.9 bu/acre 2 18.3 MMT 2 43.6% 1 6.6% 1 38.6% 1 2023 RESULTS 3-YR AVERAGE (2020-2022) 2025 TARGET 12 MMT 14 MMT 22 million 52 bu/acre 26 MMT Maintain global competitiveness in oil content (10 yr average = 43.8% 3 ) Global leadership position in oil saturated fat content Increase protein availability by target species (10 yr average = 38.7% 3 ) Exported Seed Domestic Processing Acres (seeded area) Yield Production Oil Content (average of No. 1 Grade) Saturated Fat Content Meal Crude Protein Content (oil-free, 12% moisture basis) Our 2025 Sustainability Goals Strategic Priorities 18% REDUCTION in fuel use/bushel 40% DECREASE in land needed to produce 1 tonne of canola 5 MILLION ADDITIONAL TONNES of carbon sequestration each year 4R NUTRIENT STEWARDSHIP practices utilized on 90% of canola acres SAFEGUARDING 2,000+ species of beneficial insects that call canola fields and surrounding habitat home We move forward guided by the three strategic priorities of the industry’s Keep it Coming 2025 strategic plan: SUSTAINABLE, RELIABLE SUPPLY Meeting growing global demand for Canadian canola while increasing the economic and environmental benefits of every acre DIFFERENTIATED VALUE Demonstrating the quality characteristics of canola seed, oil and meal STABLE AND OPEN TRADE Creating a trade environment that allows the industry to attain maximum value for canola The Year at a Glance 1 Based on preliminary Canadian Grain Commission data 2 Statistics Canada 3 Canadian Grain Commission MMT= Million Metric Tonnes All statistics are for 2023 calendar year.CANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA | 2023 ANNUAL REPORT 4 Partnership Across the Value Chain NOMINATED BY CANOLA GROWER ASSOCIATIONS Charles Fossay Manitoba Canola Growers Association CCC vice chair Dean Roberts Canadian Canola Growers Association Ed Schafer SaskCanola Justin Nanninga Alberta Canola NOMINATED BY THE WESTERN GRAIN ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION Jennifer Marchand Cargill Ltd. CCC chair Jarrett Beatty Parrish & Heimbecker CCC second vice chair Trevor Veenendaal G3 Canada Limited Tessa Ritter Viterra NOMINATED BY THE CANADIAN OILSEED PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION Jeff Pleskach Cargill Ltd. Kevin Wright Archer Daniels Midland Company Ryan Law Bunge Tracy Lussier Louis Dreyfus Company NOMINATED BY LIFE SCIENCE COMPANIES Ryan McCann Nutrien Ag Solutions Canada Inc. Garth Hodges BASF David Kelner Bayer Crop Science CCC finance and planning chair 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS5 GROWING OPPORTUNITY Our 2023 Core Funders Our 2023 Financial Snapshot SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY – includes canola production and innovation, and canola research INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP – includes association management, convening the board and membership, communications, government advocacy, and finance and administration PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMPETITIVENESS – includes market access, trade policy and government advocacy UTILIZATION – includes global canola brand maintenance and targeted promotion to export markets WHERE OUR CORE FUNDING COMES FROM 1 48% $2,575,000 Provincial Grower Groups Assessment 37% $2,011,595 Exporters and Processors Assessment 14% $750,000 Life Science Companies Assessment 1% $28,500 Memberships HOW IT’S ALLOCATED USE OF CORE FUNDS BY PRIORITY AREA 1 36% $2,153,825 Sustainable Supply 35% $2,067,775 Industry Leadership 19% $1,104,500 Public Affairs and Competitiveness 10% $573,800 Utilization Detailed financial reports can be viewed on our website: canolacouncil.org/about-us/financial-reports 1 Based on the CCC 2023 budgetCANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA | 2023 ANNUAL REPORT 6 PRIORITY Sustainable, Reliable Supply With demand for canola strong and growing, our continued success relies on our ability to deliver a high-quality, sustainable crop. We are growing opportunities to meet demand through innovation, agronomy and a shared view of where to focus our collective efforts. Exploring Possibilities in the Brown Soil Zone With exciting plans for processing expansions underway, we expect more interest in canola among growers in the brown soil zone of southern Saskatchewan and Alberta. The CCC is helping prepare for these opportunities by identifying best management practices for this area. In 2023, field trials at five demonstration sites gathered data on stand establishment and nitrogen management – two of the most challenging aspects of growing canola in this region’s hotter, drier climate and lighter soil conditions. 7 GROWING OPPORTUNITY Teaming Up to Reach Next-Level Production Partnership is the strength of all CCC-led initiatives – particularly when they concern yields and profitability. We bring together experts and stakeholders to plan and prioritize research, achieve consensus on important issues and implement practical solutions for canola growers. EVENTS TO NURTURE COLLABORATION From December 5 to 7, Canola Week brought the full value chain together to learn, share and help chart the path forward on canola innovation and research needs. This was the 53 rd year for the Canola Industry Meeting (photo above), which takes place the first day of Canola Week. 2023 marked the first time ever that Canola Week was held outside of Saskatchewan. Over 160 participants gathered in Calgary, Alberta, for the event, while nearly 300 more tuned in virtually. • A new clubroot resistance labelling standard was developed in 2023 and is currently undergoing testing by seed companies. • New pod shatter labels introduced to the industry in late 2022 were in use in 2023 (image below). • The Sclerotinia Steering Committee was active in the third and final year of testing for a new risk-assessment tool. • A new Flea Beetle Steering Committee was established. Its first task was identifying information needs for the 2023 season. • A new Verticillium Stripe Steering Committee was initiated at Canola Week. STEERING COMMITTEE PROGRESS IN 2023 OPPORTUNITY TRAIT SELECTION Selecting the right cultivar for each field is a crucial agronomic decision. Choosing wisely becomes more complex as the range of choices grows. The CCC helps by providing guidance through the decision-making process, and by continually updating online resources like Canola Watch and the Canola Encyclopedia. A new Canola Encyclopedia page launched in 2023 includes information on each trait available on the commercial market.CANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA | 2023 ANNUAL REPORT 8 HANDS-ON TRAINING WITH VALUE CHAIN PARTNERS The CCC teams up with grower groups and other organizations to present field days and training sessions where the latest agronomic recommendations are shared. In 2023, these opportunities included a training day on verticillium stripe (photo above) as well as a Seeder and Sprayer College in collaboration with Manitoba Canola Growers, Manitoba Crop Alliance and Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers. More than 200 growers and agronomists attended. In 2023, there was a special Combine Clinic for agronomists, who work closely with growers on crop management but are less familiar with combine anatomy and adjustments to reduce combine losses. Also on hand were representatives from the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute and combine manufacturers. In 2023, canola growers grappled with disease, pests and variable moisture. Whether these threats were familiar or unprecedented, the CCC delivered timely advice to help growers and their advisors meet the challenge. Throughout the growing season, the CCC presented targeted information campaigns directing growers to practical resources on canolacouncil.org. The goal was to help growers take action on top agronomic challenges at the most opportune times. Several topics were highlighted: • Flea beetles: how to manage risk through strong plant establishment and effective foliar spray applications • Herbicide-resistant kochia: how to manage and contain • Verticillium stripe: how to distinguish from more common diseases like blackleg • 4R nutrient management: why it matters and the value of fall soil testing CCC members, agronomists and other trusted advisors helped amplify the messages through their own communications channels. CAMPAIGNS FOCUSED ON TOP AGRONOMIC PRIORITIES Using Knowledge to Combat Crop Challenges Every year, the CCC expands the range of resources available on canolacouncil.org. New additions in 2023 included a scouting guide and video on how to identify and test for verticillium stripe, and three video tutorials on calibrating combine settings to reduce harvest losses. MORE ONLINE TOOLS FOR DECISION-MAKING New video tutorials on combine settings are available at youtube.com/canolacouncil. Agronomic information campaigns generated more than 12,000 web sessions and 3.8 million impressions as well as 91 print articles and radio interviews. OPPORTUNITY REDUCING HARVEST LOSSES Combine losses average $19.50/acre * for canola growers across Western Canada. That’s why the CCC is developing new information and training for growers and their advisors on how to check for losses and make the necessary combine adjustments. * Source: PAMI combine yield loss study, 2019. At a canola price of $15/bu. and average losses of 1.3 bu./acre.9 GROWING OPPORTUNITY Enhancing the Value of Canola 4R Advantage One of the program’s goals is to increase the value chain’s collective expertise in 4R nutrient management practices. To be eligible for funding, growers must have a 4R Nutrient Stewardship Plan verified by an agronomist who has earned their 4R designation. In just over a year, the number of 4R-designated agronomists has nearly doubled, increasing from 262 to 502. The CCC delivered webinars and in-field training to help agronomists participate in the program and share information with growers. In addition, the CCC coordinated demonstration plots across the Prairies to show how 4R nutrient stewardship principles can improve fertilizer efficiency. More than 300 growers, agronomists, researchers and industry members toured plots during field days hosted by research facilities and partners. GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF 4R MANAGEMENT Thanks to interest from growers and agronomists, the CCC’s Canola 4R Advantage incentive program is fully subscribed for its second year. In year two, the program provides canola growers with more opportunities for advancing nitrogen management. Updated guidelines allow more funding per best management practice (BMP) and more BMPs per farm. The CCC also introduced a new online platform for applications and claims where growers and agronomists can track the status through all stages of the program. Canola 4R Advantage is funded through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). CCC agronomy specialist Warren Ward, with consulting agronomist Thom Weir, speaking about Canola 4R Advantage at the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation field day. AAFC Minister Lawrence MacAulay was joined by representatives from the CCC, industry and research institutions to announce the government’s new investment in the Canola AgriScience Cluster. In November, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced its investment of over $9 million in Canola AgriScience Cluster funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. When combined with funding from grower organizations and the canola industry, more than $17 million will be channeled into new research over the next five years. NEW CANOLA AGRISCIENCE CLUSTER PROJECTS In 2023, more than $1.7 million was invested in research through the Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP), which is funded by growers and administered by the CCC. The funding includes $1 million from Alberta Canola, SaskCanola and Manitoba Canola Growers, as well as more than $600,000 from the Western Grains Research Foundation. NEW CARP PROJECTS Canola research investments totaling $18.7 million were announced in 2023 under government/grower/industry partnerships. The CCC administers these agreements and convenes the value chain around important challenges and opportunities in canola innovation. The Crop Production and Innovation team then turns findings into tangible best management practices for growers. Revitalizing Research Partnerships OPPORTUNITY INNOVATION Seventeen new research activities selected for funding through the next Canola AgriScience Cluster will support the sustainable growth and resilience of Canada’s canola sector. Activities will span 4R nutrient management practices, genetics, yield improvements, optimizing inputs and enhancing understanding of the positive impact of canola meal in dairy cow and aquaculture diets. Next >