Tip 1 – Use acceptable pesticides only
Only apply pesticides that are registered for use on your crop in Canada, won’t create trade concerns, and are acceptable to both domestic and export customers.
Tip 2 – Always read and follow the label
Always follow the label for application rate, timing and pre-harvest interval (PHI). Applying pesticides incorrectly is illegal and may result in unacceptable residues in harvested grain.
Tip 3 – Manage disease pressures
An integrated disease management plan is important to maintain the yield and quality of your crops. It also helps ensure Canada’s canola, cereals and pulses meet the phytosanitary requirements of our export markets.
Tip 4 – Store your crops properly
Proper storage helps maintain crop quality and keeps the bulk free of harmful contaminants that may create market risk.
Tip 5 – Deliver what you declare
The Declaration of Eligibility for Delivery of Grain confirms that the grain you are delivering is of a variety that is eligible for the kind (and class, if applicable) of grain being sold. Your grain buyer may also ask you to sign a commercial declaration that indicates your crop was not treated with specific crop input products to ensure it meets the requirements of our export markets.
Keep Your Crops Market-Ready
Safeguard the marketability of your crops with our 5 tips:
TIP 1
Use Acceptable Pesticides Only
TIP 2
Always Read And Follow The Label
TIP 3
Manage Disease Pressures
TIP 4
Store Your Crop Properly
TIP 5
Deliver What You Declare
Tools & Resources to Grow Market-Ready Crops
Pre-Harvest Glyphosate Staging Guide
An illustrated guide to help manage pre-harvest application of glyphosate and determine when grain moisture content is less than 30% in the least mature part of the field.
2025 Product Advisory
A list of crop protection products which may create market risk when used on some crops and steps to mitigate risk.
Pre-Harvest
Interval Calculator
An interactive tool to find a pesticide to suit your application timeline or to calculate pre-harvest interval (PHI) – the number of days to wait after product application before swathing or straight-cutting the crop.
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