# Canadian farmers opt for durum wheat over canola | 2020-07-28  | World Grain

> According to a USDA FAS report, Canadian farmers planted 16% more durum wheat in the current marketing year as canola prices fell. Canola area declined 0.8% to 8.4 million hectares, while durum prices rose 9% since March.

- Date: 2020-07-28 · published 2020-07-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/52233-canadian-farmers-opt-for-durum-wheat-over-canola-2020-07-28-world-grain
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

A shift away from canola reduces expected oilseed and meal supply, while higher durum returns show farmers responding to price signals in the grain complex.

## Sources

- world-grain.com: https://www.world-grain.com/articles/14018-canadian-farmers-opt-for-durum-wheat-over-canola

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