Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian farmers might plant more canola acres than the 21.8 million that Statistics Canada reported in its seeding intentions report released on Thursday morning, analysts told Reuters.
Farmers expected to boost canola area beyond Statistics Canada intentions report
Bunge exploring alternative shipping routes amid Middle East conflict
Reading Time: < 1 minute Global grains trader Bunge is exploring alternative shipping routes and working with customers to minimize any disruptions caused due to the conflict in the Middle East, a company spokesperson told Reuters.
Britain launches bird flu vaccine trials in turkeys
Reading Time: < 1 minute Britain has begun targeted bird flu vaccine trials in turkeys, the government said on Thursday, marking a shift in its approach to controlling the disease that has ravaged flocks and pushed some countries to adopt the technique to help reduce losses.
U.S. to seek more foreign tariff cuts, CUSMA improvements in 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutes The U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Monday it will seek further reductions in foreign tariffs and non-tariff barriers this year, enforce its “reciprocal” trade deals and consider launching new unfair trade practices investigations.
Some fertilizer prices rise as Iran conflict escalates
Reading Time: < 1 minute Some fertilizer prices surged following the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, analysts told Reuters on Monday.
China slashes anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola in final ruling
Reading Time: 2 minutes China on Saturday sharply reduced its tariff rate on Canadian canola seed in the final ruling of a 17-month anti-dumping investigation, following a thaw in relations between Beijing and Ottawa.
India, Canada aim for trade pact by year-end, propose pulse protein ‘centre of excellence’
Reading Time: 2 minutes India and Canada will aim to conclude a free trade pact by the end of this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday during his first visit to New Delhi.
Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people
Reading Time: < 1 minute Spain has alerted the World Health Organization of what it believes to be a person-to-person transmission of the swine flu virus in its A(H1N1)v variant, a spokesperson for health authorities in the Catalonia region confirmed to Reuters on Friday.
China suspends some agricultural tariffs on Canada
Reading Time: 2 minutes China said on Friday it would suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural products imposed during a trade spat between Beijing and Ottawa, after Prime Minister Mark Carney struck an initial deal with Beijing during a visit in January.
Brazil to raise soy sales to China after record shipments in 2025, consultancy says
Reading Time: < 1 minute Brazil may increase exports of soybeans to China in 2026 amid lower Argentine shipments and in spite of stronger competition from U.S. farmers.