Area planted to oilseeds is projected to decline by 3.4%

Rice production lowers due to drought and saltwater intrusion.

Yields have recently improved due to better seed management.

Emergence is closer to average.

Most households already estimated to have poor or borderline consumption.

The strong El Niño phenomenon will push back the market year 2015-16 third rice crop harvest to market year 2016-17.

80% of wheat is used for food consumption in the country.

However, IGC data do not include some major producers such as China

Expected Saskatchewan durum area highest since 2000.

Unspecified new subsidies will be created to help support corn farmers.