Canada Makes Rare Import of European Barley After Drought

  • France’s Rouen port to load its first-ever cargo for Canada
  • Canadian crops were plagued by heat and dryness last year
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Canada, one of the world’s top barley exporters, is importing a rare cargo from Europe after drought decimated its harvest last year.

France’s Rouen port is set to load its first-ever barley cargo for Canada, on the bulk carrier Federal Spey, according to a spokesman for the port operator. The North American nation hasn’t imported significant volumes from the European Union since the 2015-16 season, trade data show.