Canada expands canola and soybean acreage, but reduces wheat planting in 2026.

Canadian farmers have expanded the planted area of canola and soybeans in the 2026 crop season, while reducing wheat cultivation, according to a survey released this Tuesday (30) by Statistics CanadaAccording to the agency, planting in the Canadian prairies occurred at a slower pace than usual, but was practically completed by the end of May. In the central regions of the country, sowing progressed normally, despite wetter-than-expected conditions in some areas. Nationally, producers reported sowing 25.3 million acres of wheat in 2026, a 5.9% reduction compared to the previous year. The decline was led by spring wheat, whose area fell 3.9% to 18.1 million acres. In the opposite direction, the area dedicated to canola increased by 8.4%, reaching a record 23.4 million acres and surpassing the previous mark of 23 million acres, registered in 2017. According to Statistics Canada, the expansion of the area cultivated with canola was favored by more attractive prices compared to other crops, in addition to strong demand for the grain. In the case of soybeans, farmers planted 6 million acres, a 3.1% increase compared to the 2025 crop.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.