Pulse markets

By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, December 4 (CNS) – Trade estimates on the size of Canada’s pea production in 2017/18 are pegged between 3.7 to 4.2 million tonnes. Statistics Canada is due to release its estimates on Wednesday morning. A looming storm in Australia has forced many farmers in southeast Australia to […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Dec. 1 (CNS) – Chickpea prices in Australia have dropped following uncertainty over huge import tariffs imposed by the Indian government on peas, according to the Moree Champion. Chickpea prices were strong earlier in the season at AUD$1,100 per tonne but have dropped to AUD$700 per tonne during the […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Nov. 30 (CNS) – The government of Canada released a statement Wednesday in regards to the ongoing pulse trade dispute with India. The government stated it was “deeply concerned and disappointed” with India’s regulatory and tariff decisions. As well stating it has been working to reach a long term […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Nov. 29 (CNS) – India’s production of pulses is expected to jump in 2018, as the government’s assured purchase prices and ample rainfall have prompted farmers to plant more of the winter crops, according to industry officials. Higher production will help the country reduce imports of pulses. Farmers are […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Prices for feed wheat in Saskatchewan rose 10 cents, according to the latest information from the Prairie Ag Hotwire. Bids are listed as C$3.90 to $5.00 per bushel. Oat prices in […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Nov. 28 (CNS) – Farmers in Prince Edward Island have been diversifying their operations over the last five years, according to the P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture. For decades, people have viewed P.E.I. as a potato only province and while potatoes may still be king, soybeans, lentils, peas and blueberries […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Nov. 27 (CNS) -Grain exporters in Australia have asked Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to intervene to delay India’s implementation of the 50 per cent import tariff on peas, according to the Weekly Times. Pulse Australia, Grain Growers Limited, Grain Trade Australia, the Australian Grain Exporters Association and Grain Industry […] Read more

By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, November 24 (CNS) – Pakistan’s food imports are on the rise. According to a report by the country’s Associated Press, imports during October of 2017 were $575 million. That compares to $469 million the previous year. Lentils and chickpeas make up a significant portion of the country’s […] Read more

By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, November 23 (CNS) – Exports of dry beans from the U.S. to Costa Rica are at a record level. According to a report by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, just under 10,000 tonnes have been shipped to the central American country so far in 2017/18. Black beans […] Read more

By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, November 22 (CNS) – The rise of alternative meats like chickpea patties could impact the traditional meat industry, according to a new report by Rabobank. The document says Europe is the largest-growing market for alternative proteins and is expected to grow by eight percent annually over the […] Read more