Minister MacAulay announces investment in crop diversification research

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Saskatoon – Diversity in field crops creates an agriculture ecosystem that is profitable and resilient to climate change. Small acreage crops, like camelina, carinata, flax, mustard and sunflower, contribute to the resiliency of Canadian crop production thanks to their ability to withstand drought, heat, and soil nutrient deficiency. To support research to increase crop diversity, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture …