Omega-3 Oil Collaboration
| Nuseed (a wholly owned subsidiary of Nufarm Ltd), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Australian Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) have joined formed a $50 million research collaboration to develop a high quality, sustainable, renewable and reliable source of omega-3 oil for human consumption.
The primary source of long chain omega-3s is fish. This project uses advanced precision genetic technologies to transfer one plant gene (from microalgae) to another plant (canola) to deliver high value canola oil which will contain the same high levels equal to or better than, long chain DHA-rich omega-3 found in fish.
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Benefits of canola omega-3 oil
| - Sustainability: Plant-based omega-3 oil production is a sustainable, long-term solution to the growing demand for omega-3 oils. Advanced precision gene technology will be used to transfer one plant’s gene, to another (from microalgae to canola);
- Quality: This world first long chain omega-3 canola oil is low in saturated fat and achieves the highest levels of omega-3 oil in oilseed plants at commercially viable levels;
- Consistency: The precision gene technology strategy is based on robust world leading science and produces oil with consistent omega-3 DHA and EPA profiles;
- Commercial: This alternative long-chain omega-3 canola oil supplement in fish feed will provide Australian growers with an exciting new variety for domestic and international grain markets.
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For more information please refer to the below PDF's.
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