By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, Dec. 8 (CNS Canada) – Dryness in some northern regions of India over the past two months has caused some concerns over the state of the Rabi-season crops in the region, according to reports.
Number 2 Laird lentils are currently topping out at about 63 cents per pound in Western Canada, while red lentils are bid up to 32.5 cents per pound, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire data.
Green pea prices range from C$8.00 to as high as C$9.50 per bushel in Western Canada, rising by about fifty cents per bushel at the top end over the past week. Yellow peas range from C$6.85 to C$9.00 per bushel.
Large calibre (10mm) kabuli chickpeas are currently seeing prices top out at 65 cents per pound in Western Canada, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire data.
