Canadian Wheat Board initial payments for wheat, durum and feed barley for the 2010-11 crop year increased April 1.
The increase will be $23.30 to $49.80 per tonne for wheat depending on grade and class, $16 to $30 per tonne for durum and $75 per tonne for Pool B feed barley.
Payments for grain already delivered will be deposited in farmers’ accounts April 12. Cheques will be mailed April 15.