By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, July 25 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday, July 25.
– Zero-till efforts appear to be paying dividends for pulse farmers in southern Australia. According to a report on farmonline.com.au, water-use efficiency improved on crops that were left untouched during post-harvest along with soil quality. One participant said his field was two to four degrees warmer in winter and up to 30 degrees cooler in summer with stubble left out. Lentils, faba beans and field peas were the crops held up as examples.
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– Pea production in the southeastern corner of New Zealand has been halted after the discovery of pea weevils. A report in stuff.co.nz says the discovery of the pest is threatening the country’s entire $150 million industry. A two-year ban has been announced but already many producers are saying they will lose their farms unless the government offers some form of compensation.
– The Global Pulse Confederation has introduced a distinctive gold and green symbol intended to help consumers easily identify food products that contain dry peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. The “Made with Pulses” seal is being made available to food manufacturers for use on packages and promotions. AGT Food and Ingredients is one of the companies that have already signed on to use the brand, according to a report.
– Yellow peas are currently attracting prices of C$7.33 to C$8.90 per bushel at elevators across Western Canada. The same peas are attracting prices of C$7.89 to C$8.22 per bushel at elevators in North Dakota, and C$9.46 to C$10.25 per bushel in Washington and Idaho, according to the Prairie Ag Hotwire.
