Saskatoon is internationally known as an important canola research centre, so it makes sense to have the 14th International Rapeseed Congress in our city.
The event is held every four years and has not been in Saskatoon since 1991. Congress co-chair Wilf Keller says more than 900 people from 32 countries are registered.
"About three-quarters of them are scientists working directly in the field or laboratory or managing science. Then you would have government managers, industry representatives and industry managers, as well as people involved with (government) regulatory offices."
Keller says there will be 175 scientific presentations and more than 350 research posters on display covering a wide variety of topics.
"From genetics and crop variety development, to dealing with diseases and insects, to handling the oil and the meal, to discussing the trade and policy issues around this crop."
Source : CKRM