Tip 1: 5 Tips to Keep Your Crops Market-Ready

TIP 1 : Use Acceptable Pesticides Only

Only apply pesticides that are registered for use on your crop in Canada, are acceptable to both domestic and export customers, and won’t create trade concerns.

TIP 2 : Always Read and Follow the Label

Always follow the label for application rate, timing and pre-harvest interval (PHI). Applying pesticides without following the label directions is illegal and may result in unacceptable residues in the harvested grain.

TIP 3 : Manage Disease Pressures

An integrated disease management plan is not only important to maintain the yield and quality of your crops, but also helps to ensure Canada’s canola, cereals and pulses meet the phytosanitary requirements of our export markets.

TIP 4 : store your crop properly

Proper storage helps to maintain crop quality and keeps the bulk free of harmful cross-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.