Fertilizer is crucial for canola crop development but a balanced approach is required. (supplied photo/Canola Council of Canada)

By Alice McFarlane

Nutrients for a successful canola crop

Listen: Canola nutrient requirements

Feb 28, 2024 | 5:00 PM

A successful canola crop needs a lot of nitrogen, which is why nitrogen gets most of the attention.

That same successful crop also depends on phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and micronutrients.

Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist Warren Ward about how farmers will benefit from soil tests, yield history and economics to determine the best fertility program.

The University of Saskatchewan recently revised the crop nutrient uptake and removal guidelines for Western Canada. The following table shows the specifications for canola.

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