Canada to Increase Wheat Acreage While Reducing Canola in 2025

Published 2025년 3월 12일

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Statistics Canada forecasts a change in farming practices in 2025, with an increase in wheat plantings by 2.6% to 27.475 million acres due to strong global demand, and a decrease in canola acreage by 1.7% to 21.646 million acres because of lower profitability. Barley acreage is also expected to drop by 2% to 6.280 million acres, while oat acreage will rise by 2.7% to 2.978 million acres. Soybean acreage is projected to decline by 1.3% to 5.635 million acres, with Ontario seeing a sharper drop of 7.8%, but corn plantings are anticipated to grow by 3.2% to 3.769 million acres. Pulse crops like peas are also expected to see an increase, while lentils may decrease slightly. These changes reflect market trends, profitability, and demand for different crops.

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Updated: Statistics Canada data were collected before the tariffs were introduced. Canadian farmers plan to expand wheat plantings while slightly reducing canola acreage in 2025, according to Statistics Canada’s latest survey. Wheat area is expected to rise by 2.6% to 27.475 million acres, driven by strong global demand for high-quality wheat. Durum wheat plantings are projected to remain stable at 6.367 million acres. In contrast, canola acreage is forecast to decline by 1.7% to 21.646 million acres, aligning with trade expectations. The decrease is attributed to lower profitability compared to other crop options. Barley plantings are also set to drop by 2% to 6.280 million acres, despite an increase in Saskatchewan. Meanwhile, oat acreage is expected to rise by 2.7% to 2.978 million acres. Soybean acreage is projected to decline by 1.3% to 5.635 million acres, with Ontario, the largest producer, seeing a sharper drop of 7.8%. In contrast, corn plantings are anticipated to ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult