bi weekly bulletin september 12 2003 olume 16 number v sunflower seed situation and outlook although canadian production of oil is relatively low canada a major producer confectionary exports processing increased significantly during the past four years are expected to continue growing in 2004 over longer term value has been increasing estimated at 56 million for 2002 added includes human food markets snacks kernels as well bird it generating income employment especially western forecast increase from with average prices type decreasing oilseed world native north america where was used dyes preparation medicines then spread throughout developed an crop russia late 1800s variable ten ranging 21 4 tonnes mt 2001 high 27 3