Oilseed crushing statistics
Oilseed processors crushed 1.1 million tonnes of canola in March, up 15.3% from February 2026 and up 7.1% from March 2025. Oil production reached 468.8 thousand tonnes in March 2026, while meal production was 643.1 thousand tonnes.
Deliveries of major grains
Deliveries of major grains across Canada rose by 13.3% in March from the same month the previous year, totalling 5.7 million tonnes. Increases in canola (+30.6% to 1.9 million tonnes), total wheat (+3.4% to 3.0 million tonnes), and barley (+21.1% to 486.9 thousand tonnes) contributed to higher deliveries. Saskatchewan accounted for more than half (52.5%) of all deliveries, while Alberta accounted for 31.1% and Manitoba accounted for 14.4%.
Major grains include wheat (excluding durum), durum wheat, oats, barley, rye, flaxseed and canola.
As part of fiscal realignment efforts, the dissemination frequency for the Producer Deliveries of Major Grains will be reduced from monthly to quarterly. Monthly data will continue to be collected and published on a quarterly basis. The first quarterly release is scheduled for July 29, 2026. To learn how the agency is adapting to continue delivering quality data Canadians rely on, visit Delivering trusted data through change.
The Census of Agriculture is happening in May!
Every five years, farm operators across Canada complete the Census of Agriculture.
Insights from the 2026 Census will provide crucial information about the agriculture sector in Canada to help make business decisions.
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