By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, April 7 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, April 7. – Seasonal price trends should see pea and lentil bids in Western Canada start to trend lower beginning in mid-May, according to analysis provided by Chuck Penner, of […] Read more
Pulses: Indian chickpea harvest watched
Pulses: Oversupply weighs on British beans
By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, April 6 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Wednesday, April 6. – Prices for most of the commonly traded pulses in India have run into resistance lately, drifting lower as buyers back away at high prices, according to reports. […] Read more
Pulses: Study says eat pulses to lose weight
By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, April 5 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday, April 5. – A study by researchers at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has shown that adding one serving of pulses to the […] Read more
Pulses: Canadian pulse exports slowing down
By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, April 4 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday, April 4. – Canada is running out of exportable pulse supplies, according to a report from the Western Producer. However, large new crop seedings should replenish the pipeline in 2016/17. […] Read more
Pulses: Pulse prices in Pakistan exceeding government guidelines
By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, March 31 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, March 31. – According to a report in livemint.com, chickpeas are one of eight crops that India’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee has selected for field trials of GM seeds. – […] Read more
Pulses: Southern Australian farmers eye chickpeas
By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, March 30 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Wednesday, March 30. – India’s state weather agency is warning that more hail and thunderstorms could be on the way for northwest and central parts of the country. – Surging prices […] Read more
Pulses: Westerly winds take their toll on Indian Chickpeas
By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, March 29 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday, March 29. – Pigeon pea prices should stay above US$1,000 per tonne due to consecutive production shortfalls in India, said Mike Jubinville of ProFarmer Canada. – Westerly winds have caused […] Read more
Pulses: Australian lentil plantings to increase
By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, March 28 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday, March 28. – The chairman of Pulse Australia says pulse crops (for human consumption) are the only growing segment of the country’s crop sector. Peter Wilson says prices will likely […] Read more
Pulses: India pulse imports slowing down
By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, March 24 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, March 24. – India’s pulse imports are showing signs of slowing down, with the country’s own Rabi season harvest underway, according to reports. – Russia is becoming a larger player […] Read more
Pulses: More bad weather in store for India
By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, March 23 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Wednesday, March 23. – Pulse shortages and weather concerns in India remain at the forefront of the global market, as traders continue to try and get a handle on the supply […] Read more