Canola is an oilseed that draws attention not only for its beautiful yellow flowers but as a good alternative to wheat in winter crops. It produces seeds rich in oil and today the species is the third largest supplier of vegetable oil in the world.
In recent years it has been gaining ground in Rio Grande do Sul. This harvest is estimated by Emater-RS to be 34.4 hectares (6.55% more than in the last harvest, which was 32.3 hectares), especially in the regions of Ijuí and Santa Rosa, in the Northwest. The expectation is for a productivity of 1,243 kg of canola per hectare. Last harvest, according to Conab, the state of Rio Grande do Sul harvested 47 thousand tons. There is also a smaller proportion of cultivation in Paraná, with 0.5 thousand tons. There are already experiments in Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul.
Canola can be a good option in crop rotation, improving the soil and reducing the incidence of diseases in wheat and other cereals, reducing dependence on pesticides. Due to its flowers, it becomes attractive and food for bees in winter, keeping the hives healthy and increasing grain production due to the presence of the insect. Furthermore, it can increase profitability, being a different market option than soybeans and corn.
Source: agrolink
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