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- India slaps 30 per cent import duty on yellow peasby Sean Pratt on October 29, 2025 at 10:45 pm
India has imposed a 30 per cent duty on yellow pea imports with a bill of lading date on or after Nov. 1, 2025.
- Large wheat supply pressures pricesby Sean Pratt on October 29, 2025 at 10:10 pm
SASKATOON — World wheat prices are likely to continue falling as more bumper crops are harvested, says an analyst. Argus Media estimates that the top eight exporters in the world will harvest a record 421 million tonnes of the crop in 2025-26. It is forecasting 484 million tonnes of total supply, well above the previous Read more
- The Good, Bad & Uglyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on October 29, 2025 at 10:00 pm
The Good: Canola futures had a good day with nearby January futures up by C$2.50 per tonne to close at C$641.30 per tonne. The gains today pushed the canola contract above the 50 day moving average which stands at C$638.44 per tonne. This is a bullish signal which is confirming the move off of the Read more
- Wheat demand strong but futures still bearishby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on October 29, 2025 at 9:46 pm
Wheat exports from North America have been quite strong so far this crop year, with both the United States and Canada off to a good start.
- Members of Parliament get earful about need for regulatory reformby Karen Briere on October 29, 2025 at 9:12 pm
Canadian farmers have long complained they don’t have access to products as quick as their American counterparts because of Canada’s rules.