Oilseed crushing statistics, April 2026
Released: 2026-05-22
Oilseed processors crushed 1.1 million tonnes of canola in April, down 4.1% from March 2026 and up 14.5% from April 2025. Oil production reached 450.6 thousand tonnes in April 2026, while meal production was 606.0 thousand tonnes.
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