Australian Canola

The benefits of Australian canola include:

Excellent, high quality food-grade oil
Grown using sustainable farming systems
Can be certified as meeting sustainability criteria for biofuel
Excellent animal feed source

Australian canola for food-grade oil

Australian canola is used to make a healthy, food-grade vegetable oil. Australian canola is widely used due to its neutral flavour, high smoke point, and health benefits. It is low in saturated fats, high in monounsaturated fatty acids, and has the ideal balance of essential amino acids.

Australian canola oil is sought after for a range of products including margarine, shortening, cooking oils, dressings, mayonnaise and sauces, and as a food ingredient.

Australian canola for biofuel

Australian canola is in high demand for its use in the production of environmentally sustainable biofuel, especially in the European Union.

Its excellent performance under cold conditions provides an advantage over alternative vegetable oils.

Australian canola is grown using sustainable farming systems and can be certified as meeting sustainability criteria for biofuel.

Australian canola meal for animal feed

Canola meal is a co-product of canola that is available after the seed has been crushed and the oil extracted.

The high-quality protein meal can be used for cattle, poultry, swine and fish diets; and as a fertiliser.

It has an excellent amino acid profile and is high in vitamins and essential minerals.

Canola production and export in Australia

Australian canola is Australia’s major oilseed crop, with more than 3 million tonnes produced annually comprising 15-20% of the world’s export trade.

Australia is highly regarded as a reliable exporter of clean, sustainable, superior quality canola for vegetable oil, biofuel and animal feed. Customers have access to both conventional and GM canola to meet market requirements.

Grain market insights

Australian canola: quality assured from farm to customer

Canola is produced and delivered by Australian growers in accordance with strict receival and grade standards, ensuring the highest quality. The Australian Oilseeds Federation (AOF) and Grain Trade Australia publish grower delivery standards for Australian canola.

The AOF is the peak industry body for Australian oilseeds, and promotes the development, expansion and improvement of Australian oilseed production. AOF collaborates with Grains Australia to deliver value to the Australian industry and international customers.