Totals are still half of last year’s volumes due to trade dispute.

Cargo had previously been rejected for having unacceptable ergot levels.

Canadian officials want in-depth technical meetings in China.

Country faces uphill battle in quest to meet booming local demand for major crops.

Imports forecast to climb to 535,000 tonnes in 2019-20, according to USDA.

Shipments from the United States have risen to record levels.

Imports needed to meet demand.

Nation will still fall short of meeting domestic demand.

Production declines in 2018-19 due to bad weather in key production areas.

Nation also wants to send technical delegation to China, which has suspended licenses of two canola exporters.