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Fababean is a crop brimming with potential but struggling to establish a foothold in Canada, says an industry official.
Markets
Fababeans have potential, but looking for foothold
Annual production of the crop appears to have stalled, but there is much more productive capacity in Canada
Nutrien sees no major impact from Black Sea deal
Nutrien said on Wednesday it doesn’t think the proposed Black Sea shipping deal between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. will significantly affect the North American or global fertilizer market this year.
Mexican durum crop in trouble
Canada to face less export competition
Canada will face less competition from Mexico in the durum market this year.
U.S. announces 25 per cent additional tariffs on autos
“Foreign-made” automobiles from all countries to be affected
It was unclear after the announcement how the tariff would be applied to the integrated North American auto sector, which builds sub-assemblies for autos in all three countries before they’re added to finished vehicles.
Carney says China does not share Canada’s values on trade
Amidst trade tensions, tariffs, China’s ambassador to Ottawa has discussed boosting ties
China does not share Canadian values when it comes to trade and Canada needs to be very careful about boosting bilateral commercial ties, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday.
Port expansion’s long timeline example of stifling regulation
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority handled record cargo in 2024, highlighting its vital role in the country’s trade infrastructure, but when its efficiency is compared to other global ports, its grades are dismal.
Canadians agree on internal trade, less consensus on dairy
An Angus Reid poll of 4,009 people, published in March, found that 29 per cent of Canadians want to eliminate supply management for dairy, eggs and poultry and 23 per cent want to maintain the system.
Winter wheat suppy tightens, demand increases
Winter wheat supplies are expected to be tighter this year due to disappointing crops in two important production regions and a recovery in demand in the Middle East and North Africa.
Mustard prices stay put as acre estimate drops
Price direction will depend on how many acres actually go in the ground this spring and how yields turn out at harvest
Canada’s mustard acres are going to be slashed this year, but prices have not yet responded to the magnitude of the drop.
Chinese canola seed imports expected to stay strong
China may offset a reduction in Canadian canola meal and oil imports with increased seed purchases, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
