Flax Research
Flax Research Priorities
SaskOilseeds invests the majority of the flax levy into research projects in an effort to further develop flax as a viable crop rotation, and to enhance the production experience for farmers. By working with partner organizations and funding bodies, SaskOilseeds supports projects that address production challenges, market opportunities, and long-term sustainability of the flax industry.
Flax Research Statistics
107
research projects funded since 1996
$256K
payments towards 14 ongoing projects (2024-25)
$66K
committed towards 3 new projects (2024-25)
$4.00
2024-25 leveraging ratio
Latest Research
Explore our three most recently activated and/or completed flax projects…
The nature of soil carbon in SK soils: Bridging the gap between laboratory and spectroscopic methods
Objective 1. Spectroscopic characterization of soil organic carbon (SOC) stability using FT-NIR and Mid-IR on SK soils (legacy soil samples) […]
Exploring new traits of interest for flax in Saskatchewan
Objective 1. Breeding short flax with improved yield potential. 2. Analyzing fatty acid (including ALA) concentration in large-seeded flax lines. […]
Seeding date and seeding rate effects on flax establishment and yield
Objectives The objective of this project was to demonstrate the effects of low, medium and high seeding rates at early […]