Innovation in Sustainability The Canola Council is heavily invested in sustainable agriculture and research collaborations, notably with aquaculture research organizations, demonstrating opportunities to offer eco-friendly feed ingredients, biotechnologies, or sustainability consulting services.

Government Funding Access With recent funding of up to 9 million CAD for research and supply chain stability, there is potential to engage in government-funded projects, public-private partnerships, or offer specialized solutions aligned with their innovation goals.

Market Expansion Focus Recent initiatives like developing sustainable aquafeed and dairy feeding guides indicate an openness to diversifying canola applications, presenting sales opportunities in animal nutrition, feed production, and specialty crop technologies.

Industry Collaboration The council’s collaborative approach with diverse industry players, including food manufacturers and grain handlers, creates channels for targeted B2B solutions in crop enhancement, crop protection, or supply chain efficiencies.

Research & Technology Needs Their emphasis on risk assessment and innovative research points to a potential demand for advanced agritech, data analytics, and risk management tools to support sustainable canola farming and processing.