Morris, MB – January 31, 2025 – Timac Agro is pleased to share the findings from the Manitoba Canola Growers Association’s 2024 Canola On-Farm Research program. This research included various trial types, such as nitrogen rate trials, which assessed the impact of different nitrogen application rates on canola yield and quality. The results offer valuable insights into optimal nitrogen management practices for canola producers.
Conducted in the Rural Municipality of Morris, the latest research, specifically the Phosphorus Source Trial (PS_04), provides essential data on canola nutrient management and yield optimization.
Trial Parameters:
- Seeding Date: May 22, 2024
- Harvest Date: September 15, 2024
- Soil Residual Phosphorus (0-6 in): 8 ppm
- Seeding Equipment: John Deere N560F
- Opener Type: Disc
- Row Spacing: 10 inches
- Seedbed Utilization: 7.5%
- Seeding Rate: 2.8 lbs/ac (4.2 TKW)
- Variety: DKLL 83 SC
AGRONOMIC OBSERVATIONS
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Top-Phos (3-22-0-06) at 20 lbs/ac 11 plants/ft² & Approx Yield: 27 bu/ac
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Top-Phos at 40 lbs/ac 9.5 plants/ft² & Approx Yield: 27 bu/ac
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Competitor Product at 40 lbs/ac (13-33-0-15) 10 plants/ft² & Approx Yield: 20 bu/ac
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Competitor Product at 80 lbs/ac 9 plants/ft² & Approx Yield: 29 bu/ac
Despite using different phosphorus rates, Timac Agro’s Top-Phos outperformed a competitive product, demonstrating higher efficiency with half the input
These findings highlight the importance of phosphorus availability for canola uptake, which is highly dependent on environmental conditions. Since this study represents data from a single location and year, growers are advised to interpret the results cautiously when making phosphorus management decisions.
Research like this is crucial for optimizing nutrient applications and improving yields for canola producers. Timac Agro remains committed to providing growers with science-backed insights to support their agronomic decision-making.
For more information on Top-Phos click here
Visit https://canolagrowers.com/canola-on-farm-research-program/ for full Canola On-Farm Research report
