The Turkish Flour Industrialists Federation is forecasting 20 million tonnes of total wheat production, down two million tonnes from last year. That total includes durum wheat but there is no breakdown by class. | File photo

Turkish durum not expected to be as disruptive this year

The country blindsided the market with large exports last year, but analysts say global traders are more prepared now

SASKATOON — Durum markets are waiting with bated breath to see how big of a crop Türkiye produces. The Turkish Flour Industrialists Federation is forecasting 20 million tonnes of total wheat production, down two million tonnes from last year. Related stories: That total includes durum, but there is no breakdown by class. Rossella Polito, an […] Read more

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