Chinese wheat imports were down 57 percent year-on-year, while corn purchases plunged 81 percent. | File photo

China significantly reduces its wheat purchases

Canada is expected to easily replace the lost sales because of problems with the crop in Russia, Europe and Australia

SASKATOON — China’s grain imports plunged in September. Wheat imports were down 57 per cent year on year, while corn purchases plunged 81 per cent. Related stories: U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: Corn moves upward, soybeans, wheat down New trade war would slash U.S. exports: report It is the second straight month of poor sales volumes for […] Read more

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


Agriculture Canada estimates farmers planted 6.34 million acres of durum and will produce 5.66 million tonnes. That would result in a total supply of 6.13 million tonnes, a 37 per cent improvement over last year. | Screencap via Twitter/@FPGenetics

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

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