Pakistan reopens its doors to Canadian canola

Canada’s canola growers have regained access to what was once a significant market. Pakistan is reopening its doors after three years of shutting out canola and other genetically modified crops. “It’s very good that market access has been re-established to Pakistan, for sure,” said Canola Council of Canada president Chris Davison. Why it Matters: Canada needs new markets to offset the loss of the Chinese market. “It certainly has been a significant market for Canadian canola seed.” Dean Roberts, chair of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission, said it is a refreshing development. “Right now, any good news is welcome on the farm,” he said. “Given the year we’ve had of bad news story after bad news story, any positive news at this moment helps me feel (better) about next year’s crop.” Pakistan has purchased as much as 1.35 million tonnes of Canadian canola in a given year. Annual imports averaged 810,000 tonnes between 2015 and 2020. However, in late 2022, Pakistan’s ...