With a rising interest in canola as a renewable fuel feedstock, Canadian growers can access new and growing markets through the Cargill Power Canola program, which will begin enrollment this month for the 2024 crop year.
Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations, the US Renewable Fuel Standard and the 2BS voluntary sustainability program in the European Union recognize canola as a low-carbon intensity biofuel feedstock when grown using sustainable practices. Cargill Power Canola provides growers access to these global markets.
To qualify for the programs, canola must be grown on land that is not designated a protected area, forested or wooded, native or biodiverse grassland, a watershed or riparian zone, or home to “at-risk species.” Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) recognizes all Canadian cropland as having met these criteria, so Canadian growers can simply complete the Cargill Power Canola enrollment process to fully register at CargillAg.ca.
“Through the Cargill Power Canola program, Canadian canola growers can maximize the value of their canola and be on the leading edge of growing market opportunities in both Canada and export destinations,” said Gabe Afolayan, softseeds commercial leader for Cargill. “Agriculture has been serving food and fuel markets for decades, and with an unwavering commitment to sustainability, we will continue to support both markets as the global energy transition evolves.”Cargill is a global leader in oilseed processing and currently operates two canola crush facilities in Camrose, Alberta, Canada, and Clavet, Saskatchewan, Canada. Cargill has also recently invested in its canola crush infrastructure in Canada, with its new canola processing facility being built in Regina, Saskatchewan, expected to come online in 2025.