Canada’s wheat production drops, but quality is high

While Canada’s wheat harvest dropped 13% in 2023, a majority of the crop was graded No. 2 or better with average to higher-than-average protein content, according to Cereals Canada. Wheat production of 29.8 million tonnes was in line with the five-year average. Large parts of Western Canada experienced above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation, leading to lower yields compared to last year. “This year, Canadian farmers grew almost 30 million tonnes of high-quality wheat with the functionality and protein strength that customers expect,” said Dean Dias, chief executive ...