# More canola in Manitoba this year following China deal – Brandon Sun

> Farm Credit Canada data shows canola prices rose from about $625 to $738 per tonne between January and May 2026 after China lowered its tariffs. Manitoba farmers expect to plant 4.7 per cent more canola this year, reaching a projected 3.2 million acres.

- Date: 2026-05-21 · published 2026-05-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19216-more-canola-in-manitoba-this-year-following-china-deal-brandon-sun
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Higher canola prices and expanded area signal improved demand, though the larger planting area could weigh on future supply balances.

## Read by commodity

- CANMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- brandonsun.com: https://www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/05/21/more-canola-in-manitoba-this-year-following-china-deal

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