Close-up of the pods on a ripe canola plant with the rest of the canola field blurred in the background.

Canadian canola prices hinge on rain forecast

Canola markets took a good hit during the week ending July 11, 2025, on the thought that the Canadian crop will yield well despite dry weather

Canola markets took a good hit during the week ending July 11, 2025, on the thought that the Canadian crop will yield well despite dry weather.

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Australia nears breakthrough canola deal with China, sources say

Phytosanitary rules have restricted Australia’s canola exports to China

Canberra is close to an agreement with Beijing that would allow Australian suppliers to ship five trial canola cargoes to China, sources familiar with the matter said, a move towards ending a years-long freeze in the trade.