Canadian farmers plant less canola and turn to other seeds

According to Statistics Canada, fewer canola acres have been sown this year. At the same time, farmers have planted with wheat, oats and soy. This change is due in part to concerns about international trade.

In his monthly report (new window) On the surface of the main major crops published on June 27, Statistics Canada indicates that 21.5 million acres of canola were sown, which represents a drop of 2.5 % compared to the previous year.

Statistics Canada attributes this decrease to Various concerns, such as soil humidity and persistent issues related to trade.

Manitoba recorded the largest decline in relation to the seeding of Canola. Manitoban farmers indicate that 3 million acres were sown, which represents a drop 9.2 % compared to 2024.

Saskatchewan and Alberta have also seen a decrease with regard to the agricultural land dedicated to Canola.

The production of canola by-products is also down. The quantity of tons of canola crushed in May decreased by 9.6 % compared to the previous month and 9.7 % compared to May 2024, according to Statistics Canada (new window).

The delivery of the seeds fell compared to May 2024, including the Canola, which recorded a 29 %drop.

Wheat: a stable agricultural product despite economic uncertainty

Canadian farmers planted wheat out of 26, 9 million acres in 2025, which represents an increase of 1 % compared to 2024.

In 2024, Canada sent two thirds of its total canola seeds to China and 95 % of its total canola oil exports (3, 5 million tonnes) to the United States. But Canada’s wheat exports were very diverse according to the United States Ministry of Agriculture (new window).

In the meadows, Alberta and Manitoba recorded an increase in the excess wheat area.

This trend occurs while some foreign companies invest more in agricultural technology in meadows. For example, Warburtons, A British bakery company contributed $ 650,000 to setting up the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange, an agricultural research center in Winnipeg, in June.

In a press release published on June 5 (new window)Cereals Canada stresses that this gift will allow to ensure the leadership of Canada as a reliable and innovative high quality wheat supplier.