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Bunge-Viterra deal ‘effectively ends competition’ says NFU

Feds’ conditions not near enough to alleviate concerns

The National Farmers Union denounced the approval of the Bunge-Viterra merger in a statement released on Jan. 17. The NFU said the multi-billion dollar deal “effectively ends competition in Canada’s agricultural commodity sector,” as it creates the world’s largest agricultural commodity trader, and it will control 40 per cent of the Canadian grain market.


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Australia wraps up winter wheat/canola harvest

Production beats earlier forecasts, but are still down on the year

Australia’s winter harvest has wrapped up, with wheat and canola production beating earlier forecasts but still down on the year, according to the latest crop report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).

Canola is presenting more positives for growers across the province, including acreage and yields.

Ontario grew more winter canola in 2023

Overall outlook sees high demand and strong prices heading into 2024

“Overall, it’s been a good year for canola.” That was a comment from Michael Smyth, senior industry specialist with Agricorp, during a Nov. 30 presentation at the industry meeting hosted […] Read more



A good stand of winter canola in mid-October, including an adequate population with some space between plants along the row.

Establishing winter canola

Look at herbicide history, soil type and planting date to get canola growing well

Winter canola seed sales have been strong and Ontario acres in 2020 are expected to be higher than ever before. Why it matters: While research on the crop has been […] Read more



Winter canola is becoming a more popular crop in southern Ontario.

Winter canola requires herbicide vigilance

Limited varieties are sensitive to herbicide carryover

Producers interested in growing winter canola should consider the herbicide history of their field, and the herbicide options open to them following winter wheat harvest. There are a number of […] Read more