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
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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
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
Global durum competition is heating up
Russia could drastically increase durum production this year, but could be shut out of the European Union market
SASKATOON — Canada could face stiff competition in durum markets in 2024-25 as Russia ramps up production. Rossella Polito, an Italian durum farmer who posts as @spiga_dorata on the X social media platform, said the Russian Grain Union reports that farmers will plant 2.47 million acres of durum this year, double the size of last […] Read more
