Canada may need new strategies to stand out as issues like tariffs, conflict in the Middle East and loss of faith in the World Trade Organization changing the face of global trade.
New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade
Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat
Cash prices for feed barley and wheat continued to remain largely flat, said Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton.
The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola
GMO mustard plant pits canola innovation against Canada's condiment exports.
Australian farmers shift to less fertilizer-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge
Australian farmers are expected to favour less nitrogen-intensive crops such as barley over wheat and canola in the upcoming season due to rising fertilizer and fuel costs.
India, Japan canola crops to be steady in 2026/27 – USDA
Canola supplies for India and Japan are expected to remain relatively stable in the 2026/27 crop year, the United States Department of Agriculture said.
ICE Weekly: Trade waits for canola to break out
Phil Speiss of RBC Dominion Securities in Winnipeg believes canola could enter a bearish downturn, but the war in Iran and volatile oil prices are complicating matters.
Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026
The interest-free limit for non-canola advances under the federally-funded Advance Payments Program in 2026 is set at $250,000.
McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever merger
McCormick’s merger with Unilever’s food business to create a US$65 billion sauce-and-spice giant is a bet that access to rising global demand for flavor-rich, healthier food can help counter a maturing U.S. market.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Good increases for wheat, while durum nudges up
Cash prices for Western Canadian wheat and durum were stronger during the week ended March 31, pushed higher by large gains in the United States wheat complex.
Prairie forecast: Cooler than average temperatures expected to continue
While temperatures will gradually trend upward as the Prairies move into spring, the overall cooler-than-average pattern remains firmly in place. Current indications suggest this will persist for at least the next 7 to 10 days.