# The dilemma with acreage decisions for 2018 - RealAgriculture

> Western Canadian farmers face weak signals to plant more of any major crop in 2018 given ample supplies. India's tariffs on pulses are pushing growers toward alternatives like oats, and canola acreage is expected to rise.

- Date: 2018-01-26 · published 2018-01-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/66962-the-dilemma-with-acreage-decisions-for-2018-realagriculture
- Commodities: [Oats](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OATS.md), [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Expected higher canola and oat plantings add to future supply, which is bearish for prices if realized. Pulse acreage shifts reflect the Indian tariff impact on demand.

## Read by commodity

- OATS: neutral
- CANMEAL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- realagriculture.com: https://www.realagriculture.com/2018/01/the-dilemma-with-acreage-decisions-for-2018/

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