Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
May 5, 2010

For 2010-11, total area seeded to P&SC in Canada is forecast to increase by 6% from 2009-10. The areas seeded to lentils, chickpeas, canary seed, sunflower and dry white beans are expected to increase. The areas seeded to dry peas, mustard seed and coloured beans are expected to decrease. Average yields are generally assumed to decrease to a trend level for both western and eastern Canada. Total production in Canada is forecast to decrease to 5.3 million tonnes (Mt) but supply is expected to increase slightly to 6.7 Mt due to high carry-in stocks. Exports and domestic use are forecast to rise slightly due to the higher supply. Average prices are generally forecast to fall due to the higher supply. The main factors to watch are: commodity prices, input costs, the Canada-US dollar exchange rate and planting progress in major producing regions.

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Published: May 13, 2010