# Little change in barley acres expected - Grainews

> Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre said barley plantings in 2023 are unlikely to shift much from prior decisions. AAFC projects about 7.4 million acres, up 5.2% from 2022, and malt barley bids in Western Canada remain steady to firm.

- Date: 2023-03-22 · published 2023-03-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/36927-little-change-in-barley-acres-expected-grainews
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

A projected acreage increase adds supply, but firm Western Canadian bids suggest feed and malt barley remain well supported in the near term.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: neutral

## Sources

- grainews.ca: https://www.grainews.ca/daily/little-change-in-barley-acres-expected/

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