In Canada, the mustard seed harvest may still be insufficient this year

Canada thought it would reconnect with a large mustard seed harvest for 2022. In the end, nothing is less certain for the world's leading exporter in this field. According to the data and analysis company Gro Intelligence, a drought lasting a few days could be a game-changer a few weeks before the annual harvest, scheduled for September. According to its vegetative health index, climatic conditions have deteriorated in recent weeks and are less favorable for the cultivation of mustard seeds. Concretely, the level of soil humidity is currently lower than that of 2021. Last year was characterized by a production of around 50,000 tons after a drop of almost 50% over one year, which was its level the lowest for about half a century. The North American company delivered pessimistic forecasts for the home stretch before harvest. The next few days should be marked by high temperatures and minimal or no precipitation. The 2022 financial year seemed encouraging, however, according to the ...