2003 South East Research Farm Inc. project results update – economic analysis of field scale ‘pesticide-free production™’ of flaxseed

Abstract

The flax variety CDC Bethune was grown under two cropping systems. The most common conventional method will be compared to growing flax under the Pesticide Free Production (PFP)™ guidelines. Two PFP™ treatments will be compared to one conventionally grown treatment. Economic analysis will be completed on each of the three treatments to determine if PFP™ is economically viable in field scale production of flaxseed. Average market prices from October 1, 2003 to March 1, 2004 for each system will be used in the analysis. Net yields between each crop were not significant, but final economic analysis will determine differences.