Canola to Benefit Both Countries Justin Fung

About Nepal Temperature ranges: ◦ Summer: 19-30C ◦ Winter: 2-12C One of the poorest economies in the world Agriculture = major source of income ◦ Contributes to 40% of GDP 1 CAD = 19 Nepalese Rupees

What Oilseed crop Brassica genus Used for: ◦ Cooking oil ◦ Protein meal ◦ Biofuel

Canadian Benefit Associations ◦ Canola Council of Canada ◦ Monsanto Benefits ◦ New jobs ◦ Profit ◦ Relations

Nepal Benefits Canola over mustard oil Feed for livestock New plant for growth ◦ Seeds and oil sold ◦ Can grow in variety of climates Increase in jobs ◦ Research  pest control, climate impact, etc. Improve agricultural economy

Conclusion Canada ◦ Money from export ◦ Relations with Nepal Nepal ◦ New cash crop used for various reasons and purposes ◦ Health benefit; replacement/substitute for mustard oil ◦ New jobs

Further Information and Reference Nepal Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from What is Canola? (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from Monsanto Canada unveils DEKALB® canola seed processing plant in Lethbridge, Alberta. (2012, July 10). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from Spring and Winter Canola: Planting and Crop Development. (2009, May 6). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from Temperature Frost Hail. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from manual-contents/chapter-5-temperature-frost-hail/temperature- frost-hail manual-contents/chapter-5-temperature-frost-hail/temperature- frost-hail