Canada’s grain sector runs on global demand. Farmers seed, harvest, store and market their crops into a world shaped by forces beyond the farm. Markets move quickly, buyers adjust accordingly and price signals shift with little warning. Despite this, Canada continues to operate without one of the essential tool of timely export sales reporting.

Imagine having a clear, weekly snapshot of which ports are signing contracts, volume of grain movement and shifts in global demand. Saskatchewan ag groups say this kind of visibility could sharpen the marketing strategies of Canadian farmers, improve risk management and produce stronger outcomes. In today’s fast-paced marketplace, farmers have limited information on their grain’s ultimate destination once it enters the supply chain until weeks or months later. They may be unaware of potential changes in supply and demand until it’s too late to take advantage.