INTERNATIONAL canola prices fell nearly $8 a tonne last year, but local growers aren't concerned about the price drop's potential impact on the upcoming season.
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Data released in international reports last week show the price of canola fell due to a fall in soybean values.
Winburn canola grower Michael Chilvers said it was important Tasmanian growers "got on with business", however.
"Ultimately we are dictated to by international pricing, but we're also regulated by the Aussie dollar, import and export demand and national pricing as well," he said.
Mr Chilvers said although the international pricing would ultimately affect the 2015 season, there are other ways farmers could earn a buck.
"You just have to get on with business and keep on the lookout for pricing opportunities," he said.
"You weigh up your risk of non-delivery or crop failure and weigh it up against the opportunity to lock in a good price for it and the type of contract you are offered."
Mr Chilvers said the 2014 crop under-produced.
He said a lack of rain in the cooler months proved detrimental to production, but was hopeful spring showers this year would result in a better outcome for this year's crop.
"The 2014 results were a little under from what we expected. We were happy with the results, but they could have been better," Mr Chilvers said.
"It's too early to tell if 2015 will be a better season, but I think growers have learnt a bit more about growing longseed canola.
"We need more attention paid to planting times. If it's grazed, then at what stage it's grazed and how hard.
"If it's not, then perhaps the use of growth regulators will play a role."
Mr Chilvers is now hoping for a strong finish to the wheat season.
Wheat harvesting began at Winburn, Nile, this week.
