SASKATOON — Canada’s durum crop is off to a good start, but there are problems in many other regions, says an analyst. Farmers in southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta received much-needed rainfall this spring. Related stories: “They think this is the best start they’ve had in five or six years,” said Neil Townsend, chief analyst […] Read more
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Canadian durum looks good but troubles lurk elsewhere
All eyes are on crop conditions in Turkey, which has turned into a powerhouse recently in the global durum market
Cattle sector expected to import less U.S. corn
The USDA is forecasting a 4.9 per cent increase in Canadian grain production this year, which could reduce corn imports
Glacier FarmMedia – Early expectations point to increased Canadian grain production in 2024-25, which should cut into U.S. corn imports, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s attaché in Ottawa. Total Canadian grain production, which includes wheat, durum, barley, corn and oats, is forecast to increase by 4.9 per cent on the […] Read more
Turkey, Russia to remain strong players in durum market
SASKATOON — A country that emerged as a surprise competitor to Canadian durum growers last year will likely be at it again in 2024-25. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is forecasting that Turkey will produce 4.4 million tonnes of the crop, a 10 percent increase over last year. Related stories: Adequate […] Read more
U.S. wheat intentions exceed expectations
SASKATOON — Growers in the United States intend to plant slightly more spring wheat and a lot more durum than last year. They plan to seed 11.34 million acres of spring wheat, a 1.2 percent increase over last year and 2.03 million acres of durum, a 21 percent bump, according to the U.S. Department of […] Read more
Outlook grim for durum prospects
SASKATOON — Durum carryout in 2023-24 could be more than double the amount Agriculture Canada is forecasting, says a trader of the crop. Jonathan Meyer, a merchandiser with Purely Canada Foods, thinks it could end up at one million tonnes or even more. Related stories: Big Turkish crop shocks durum market High pasta prices set […] Read more
Competition grows in durum market
Canada's share of purchases in the European Union has plunged to 19 percent in 2023-24 from 72 percent last year
SASKATOON — Canada has yet another fierce competitor to contend with in its former top market for durum. Reports surfaced earlier this year about the sharp rise in Turkish and Russian durum exports to the European Union. Those exports have severely restricted Canadian sales to Italy and other European Union countries. However, a third player […] Read more
Weather helps North African durum crop
SASKATOON — Growing conditions have improved in parts of North Africa and there should be more help on the way in the new year, says a meteorologist. Much-needed rain fell in northeast Algeria and northern Tunisia during the week ending Nov. 26, a region that had been particularly parched. But the rain missed Morocco, which […] Read more
Major durum region likely to see better weather
Drought has caused problems in North Africa for the last few years, but El Nino is expected to bring more moisture
A key durum growing and consuming region of the world should be in better shape in 2024 than it has been the past few years, according to a weather expert. Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc., expects El Nino to bring improved growing conditions to North Africa and Spain during the critical part of […] Read more
Big Turkish crop shocks durum market
A bumper crop unexpectedly puts Turkey in a position to grab most of Canada’s share of the market in the European Union
The durum market has taken a “wild” turn as Turkey has suddenly emerged as a major force in the export market. “This is something that caught everybody off guard, especially Canadian exporters,” said Jonathan Meyer, merchandiser with Purely Canada Foods. “It has really saved the day for pasta producers because if it wasn’t for Turkey, […] Read more
Major durum region likely to see better weather
A key durum growing and consuming region of the world should be in better shape in 2024 than it has been the past few years, according to a weather expert. Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc., expects El Nino to bring improved growing conditions to North Africa and Spain during the critical part of […] Read more
