b'ForageFOCrops RAKey to 2023 Yield or Quality Tables GYields derived over 2 or more growing seasonsEare the best indicator of variety performance. Use single site year data with caution.CV % = Coefficient of Variation. A measure of random variation in a trial. A low CV is desirable. CLSD = Least Significant Difference. Varieties must differ by the LSD to be consideredRsignificantly different from one another.Sig Diff = Significant Difference. Indicates if a realOdifference exists between varieties at an individual site.P Indicates a variety that is protected by Plant Breeders Rights legislation that complies with UPOV 1978. S Indicates a variety that is protected by, or has been applied for and is pending, Plant Breeders Rights legislation that complies with UPOV 1991.Forage Variety Registration ChangesAmendments to the Seeds Act, Seeds Regulations are now in effect that streamline the variety registration process for forage varieties.Forage crops are moved to Part III of Schedule III of the Seeds Regulations. Recommending Committees are no longer required for the registration of forage crop varieties, since the testing and merit requirements are removed. Registration still requires a standard application package to enable the CFIA to continue to protect health and safety, prevent fraud, and facilitate seed certification.'