Yesterday’s announcement by China’s Ministry of Commerce regarding an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed is concerning for Canadian canola farmers. This news comes during the peak of harvest and on the heels of both a challenging growing season and a very recent rail disruption.
“While we continue with harvest, the news has farmers thinking about the impact on their farms over the coming months,” says Roger Chevraux, Chair of Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). “China is a market of critical importance to us, and Canadian farmers want to see predictable market access so that we can continue to do what we do best, produce and sell high-quality crops.”
The canola industry, including CCGA, is awaiting further details on the investigation and will work closely with government officials and other stakeholders as we move forward on this issue.
“Canadian farmers rely on rules-based international trade, and we feel strongly that Canada’s canola trade is in alignment with that,” says Rick White, President & CEO of CCGA. “With China being our second-most important market for canola exports, it is critical that issues facing canola farmers are brought forward in discussions.”
CCGA is closely monitoring the situation and communicating with fellow stakeholders and government about the importance of stable market access for canola farmers.
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