Roundup Ready canola was first introduced in 1996, in Canada. With leading-edge advancements in seed genetics, it was developed to carry the Roundup Ready trait, allowing tolerance to Roundup herbicide. The effects were greatly enhanced control of both annual and perennial weeds and a significant impact on maximizing yields. In Canada today, there are over 50 different canola options from 12 different seed brands that carry the Roundup Ready canola trait.
The benefits of growing Roundup Ready canola in rotation are both agronomic and economic in nature. Enhanced control of both annual and perennial weeds, improved application timing flexibility, crop rotation flexibility, and the Roundup Ready system as a herbicide weed resistance management tool have provided for additional agronomic benefits over other herbicide tolerant canola systems. Economical weed control, higher yield potential, and reduced dockage are among the major economic benefits that help growers become more profitable with Roundup Ready canola in their crop rotations.