Australia’s loss could be Canada’s gain in the world’s largest barley market. | File photo

Canadian barley has opportunity in China

SASKATOON — Canadian barley growers might have a window of opportunity to regain some lost market share in China, says an analyst. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting that Australia will export six million tonnes of the cereal crop in 2024-25. That is down from seven million tonnes last year and more than eight […] Read more

A close-up photo of a ripe head of barley.

China officially lifts tariff on Australian barley imports

China has dropped the 80 percent tariff on Australian barley that has been in place since May 2020. That will result in stiff competition for Canada in its top export market. “This is maybe not a bad year for this to happen,” said Peter Watts, managing director of the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre. Canada […] Read more