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…
Demonstrating the efficacy of new foliar fungicides in flax
Objectives The objective of this project was to demonstrate and evaluate the efficacy of newer fungicides registered in flax with […]
Flax response to non-traditional nitrogen fertilizer management strategies 2022
Objectives 1. Demonstrate flax yield response to a range of nitrogen fertilizer rates for a variety of Saskatchewan locations. 2. […]
Reduction of Cadmium Uptake in Flax Using Agronomic Strategies
Objectives This project was set up at four sites across Saskatchewan to demonstrate the efficacy of zinc and calcium fertilization […]