Canada's total oilseed production (canola, soybeans and sunflowers) in MY 2014/15 is forecast to decrease 6 percent to 21.7 million metric tons (MMT.) Although canola area is estimated to be up 7.2 percent (to 8.492 million hectares), average yield is forecast to be 1.9 MT/HA, compared to 2.2 MT/HA in 2013/14. Total crush for 2014/2015 is forecast to increase 5 percent to 9.150 MMT. Exports for total oilseeds is forecast to increase 5 percent in 2014/2015 due to high domestic supplies in canola and soybeans.
