China on Tuesday launched a decade-long plan to boost consumption of cereal grains and develop the industry through higher production standards, research and international cooperation as part of efforts to enhance food security.
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China plans decade-long drive to boost cereal grain consumption
AAFC adjusts monthly estimates, cites caution for canola exports
Impact of China's anti-dumping investigation unknown at this time
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada adjusted its latest supply and demand estimates issued on Dec. 19. This followed the updated Statistics Canada figures from two weeks ago.
China, EU account for upswing in Canadian grain, oilseed exports
Total exports through October up more than 18 per cent
Exports of Canadian oilseeds and grains for 2024/25 largely continued to be ahead of those a year ago, monthly data from the Canadian Grain Commission showed. Bulk exports through licensed facilities during the first three months of the current marketing year are more than 12.22 million tonnes, which compares with the approximately 10.33 million the same time last year.
More wheat, less canola in 2024/25 says Statistics Canada
While Statistics Canada reported more wheat was grown in 2024/25, canola production fell back as the agency issued its principal field crops report on Dec. 5.
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Only small changes in latest AAFC estimates
There were only small changes to the updated supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) released Nov. 19. All of the other data in the AAFC report were carried over from its October report.
Alberta harvest wraps up
Harvest operations in Alberta are virtually complete for 2024, the province’s crop report said. Combining advanced three points to 99 per cent finished as of Oct. 22 as well as being three points above the five-year average.
Manitoba harvest nearly done, only corn/sunflowers left
Harvest operations across Manitoba are nearly complete, with only sunflowers and corn still left to come off the fields, according to the latest provincial crop report for the week ended Oct. 22.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Provincial harvest 99 per cent finished
Saskatchewan's 2024 harvest will be completed in a matter of days, according to the province's weekly crop report.
Canadian Grain Commission predicts financial shortfall
In a release Oct. 16, the organization said that “Since the Canadian Grain Commission reduced its official inspection and weighing fees in 2021, the organization has inspected and weighed lower-than-expected grain volumes, leading to a gap between revenue and costs.”
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