Canadian wheat and canola production in 2025/26 (Aug/Jul) surpassed early expectations to hit new record highs, according to updated survey-based estimates from Statistics Canada released Dec. 4.
Australia’s ABARES raised its forecast for national wheat production this season by around 1.8 million tonnes to 35.6 million tonnes, cementing expectations for a bumper harvest that will add to abundant global supply and pressure prices.
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition has pledged nearly $1.15 million in funding to work with Agriculture Agri-Food Canada on the development of new barley varieties.
Australia’s 2025/26 barley harvest is underway and early expectations for a record should see the country as an active participant in the world export market going forward.