This canola field has too many flowers to count, but it is possible to estimate the flowers in one section of canola. What's the population of flowers in this field? | Robert Arnason photo

Oils could shake up canola market

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Implementation of higher biodiesel mandates in Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, is likely to tighten supplies of the vegetable oil, a leading industry analyst said on Tuesday. Photo: Natt Boonyatecha/iStock/Getty Images

Higher biodiesel mandates in Indonesia to curb palm oil supplies, analyst says

Decrease in available palm oil would be ‘catastrophic’ for global consumers, analyst says

Implementation of higher biodiesel mandates in Indonesia, the world's biggest palm oil producer, is likely to tighten supplies of the vegetable oil, a leading industry analyst said on Tuesday. Indonesia currently has a mandatory 35 per cent blend of palm oil-based fuel in biodiesel and is seeking to ramp up to biodiesel containing 40 per cent palm oil to cut its energy imports.



Palm oil accounts for the largest percentage of vegetable oil consumed globally.

Agricultural sector is an oily business

Expert's Radar: From crude oil to the various edible oils, all are important factors to consider in agriculture

When eating a nice meal, plenty of different oils can come into play. Canola oil to fry the onions, olive oil for the salad, some butter for the bread, and even crude oil for the fuel that brought all those ingredients to the grocery store. This varied assortment all has an impact on marketing success.