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Canola shines bright as West Australian harvest reaps top dollar – ABC News
Record plantings, early rain and a global shortage of oilseed crops could set up West Australian farmers for a $2 billion canola harvest.
Record plantings, early rain and a global shortage of oilseed crops could set up West Australian farmers for a $2 billion canola harvest.
Key points:
- Australian farmers will sow a record 2.9 million hectare canola crop
- Farmers are aiming to capitalise on a global shortage of oilseeds
- Farmers and industry group say canola seed is in short supply
Farmers across Australia are expected to sow almost 2.9 million hectares of canola, with more than half of that to be planted in Western Australia.
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