Mustard seeds: Canada again revises production estimates

July 30, 2019 at 4:02 PM , Der AUDITOR
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OTTAWA/MOSCOW. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has further reduced its production estimates for 2019/2020.

Cut backs in acreage

In July, Agriculture and Agri-Canada has again cut back on acreage by 5% over June.  Although average yields are expected to range 2.3% higher than last year at 900 kg per hectare, production is now estimated to decline by 20%. Total supplies are expected to range at 210,000 metric tonnes.

Mustard seeds, Canada

2017/18 vs. 2018/19

2018/19 vs. 2019/20

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