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Farmers Shift from Wheat to Canola Amid Rising Costs

4/18/2026

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Farmers in Western Australia shift from wheat to canola as costs rise, according to a Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) report.
Wheat planting is forecast to drop 14% to 3.68 million hectares, while canola rises 16% to 1.99 million hectares.
The total area planted is expected to drop from 9.45 million hectares in 2025, while farmers remain cautious awaiting clarity on seasonal and political conditions.

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Farmers in Western Australia shift from wheat to canola as costs rise, according to a Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) report.
Wheat planting is forecast to drop 14% to 3.68 million hectares, while canola rises 16% to 1.99 million hectares.
The total area planted is expected to drop from 9.45 million hectares in 2025, while farmers remain cautious awaiting clarity on seasonal and political conditions.