# 2021 Canadian Barley Harvest & Quality Update | Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre

> Statistics Canada estimates average barley yields at 43.6 bushels per acre, down 38% from 2020 and the lowest since 2002. Saskatchewan was hit hardest, and Alberta's provincial estimate is lower than StatCan's, so the final national figure may fall in December.

- Date: 2021-11-25 · published 2021-11-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: weather · region Canada · magnitude high
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/44142-2021-canadian-barley-harvest-and-quality-update-canadian-malting-barley
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

A crop that is roughly 40% smaller than last year sharply reduces exportable barley supply and supports prices for feed and malt buyers.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- cmbtc.com: https://cmbtc.com/2021-canadian-barley-harvest-quality-update/

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