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Canola to Benefit Both CountriesJustin Fung

About NepalTemperature ranges:Summer: 19-30CWinter: 2-12COne of the poorest economies in the worldAgriculture = major source of incomeContributes to 40% of GDP1 CAD = 19 Nepalese Rupees

WhatOilseed crop Brassica genus Used for:Cooking oilProtein mealBiofuel

Canadian BenefitAssociationsCanola Council of CanadaMonsantoBenefitsNew jobsProfitRelations

Nepal BenefitsCanola over mustard oil Feed for livestockNew plant for growth Seeds and oil sold Can grow in variety of climatesIncrease in jobs Researchpest control, climate impact, etc.Improve agricultural economy

ConclusionCanadaMoney from exportRelations with NepalNepalNew cash crop used for various reasons and purposes Health benefit; replacement/substitute for mustard oilNew jobs

Further Information and ReferenceNepal Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from http://www.mapsofworld.com/nepal/facts/What is Canola? (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from http://www.canolacouncil.org/oil-and-meal/what-is-canola/ Monsanto Canada unveils DEKALB canola seed processing plant in Lethbridge, Alberta. (2012, July 10). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from http://www.monsanto.ca/newsviews/Pages/NR-2012-07-10.aspx Spring and Winter Canola: Planting and Crop Development. (2009, May 6). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub811/6planting.htm Temperature Frost Hail. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2014, from http://www.canolacouncil.org/crop-production/canola-grower's-manual-contents/chapter-5-temperature-frost-hail/temperature-frost-hail