Grain Harvest in Canada 2025: A Second Historic Record Expected

This year, in the Canadian Prairie provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta, the yield of grain crops significantly exceeded the average long-term figures. In Saskatchewan, the harvests of all agricultural crops surpassed the average level of the last decade, while in Manitoba and Alberta, the figures exceeded the five-year averages.

This is reported by AgroReview

Harvest Estimates and Grain Collection Dynamics

Wade Sobkowich, Executive Director of the Western Grain Elevator Association, reported that final results are not yet in, but preliminary estimates suggest the possibility of achieving a record or near-record harvest. The highest result recorded in 2020 was 78.5 million tons, and this year’s volume, according to the expert, could reach 80 million tons.

“This year, the total volume, according to preliminary estimates, could reach 80 million tons,” Sobkowich stated.

According to the Canada’s Grain Monitor report, grain production in 2025 is estimated at 76.7 million tons, which is 3.8% more compared to last year. Considering the carryover stocks of 6.6 million tons, the total grain supply will amount to 83.2 million tons, making it the second-largest result after the record marketing year of 2020–2021 (87.2 million tons).

Harvesting Features and Grain Quality

Harvesting in Alberta finished earlier than usual due to dry weather. In Manitoba and Saskatchewan, some crops were still being harvested at the end of October: corn and sunflowers in Manitoba, and oilseeds and chickpeas in Saskatchewan. Delays were caused by rains in July and August and uneven ripening of the plants.

The Canadian Grain Commission notes that the quality of this year’s harvest is rated as average or above average. The sampling program continues until the end of December, and by early November, over 5,700 samples had already been analyzed. In most cases, high results are shown by wheat, canola, and lentils; however, durum wheat has lost quality due to insect damage.

Analysis by province indicates that 95% of canola samples meet the higher grade, 97% of lentils are of the first or second grade, while only 47% of durum wheat made it to the top grades. Despite some losses, analysts emphasize the consistently high potential of Canada’s grain sector and predict the country will maintain strong positions in global export markets.