Canada's wheat production up, canola production down


By Lin Wei

OTTAWA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Canadian farmers reported growing more wheat, oats, soybeans, dry peas and lentils, but less canola, corn for grain and barley in 2024, according to the data released by Statistics Canada on Thursday.

In general, yields were higher this year compared with 2023. However, there were some areas, particularly in Western Canada, where farmers continued to face issues related to dry conditions, the national statistical agency said.

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