Pulse markets

By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Jan. 7 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, January 7. – The cost of lentils in Lahore Pakistan is on the rise. According to Lahore Local Television the country’s inflation rate in December jumped to 3.2 percent over […] Read more

By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Jan. 6 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Wednesday, January 6. – The Chairman of Pulses Australia says his country is well positioned to take advantage of the booming demand for pulse crops. In an interview, Peter Wilson told […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, January 5 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday, January 5. – India’s government has tendered for 5,000 tonnes of pigeon peas to boost domestic supplies, according to reports out of the country. – India’s pulse production in the 2015-16 crop […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, January 4 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday, January 4. – In 2013 the United Nations declared that 2016 will be the International Year of Pulses, and the time has finally come. The purpose of the pulse year is to […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Dec. 31 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, December 31. – A new report from the Eastern Africa Grain Council says more awareness needs to be created on how to manage pests and create standards for Tanzania’s pulse crop industry. […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Dec. 30 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Wednesday, December 30. – Lentil planting in India is proceeding at a faster pace in 2015 than last year. From October until now, Indian farmers have sown 12.6 million hectares of lentils, according […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Dec. 29 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday, December 29. – According to a report in the Business Recorder, prices for poultry and vegetables in Pakistan have dropped sharply in recent weeks. However, the cost of buying pulses at the […] Read more

Winnipeg, Dec. 23 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Wednesday, December 23. – According to AdVantage Commodities, spot prices for chickpeas in Australia have crept above the $900 per tonne mark. Strong demand from India is credited with achieving the record price. – A pulse expert says […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Dec. 22 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday, December 22. – The Trading Corporation of Pakistan is having trouble securing bidders for chickpea imports. Pakistan regularly receives shipments from Australia but is trying to secure an additional 50,000 tonnes for […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Dec. 21 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday, December 21. – Russia has stepped up exports of chickpeas to India. According to Russian customs data, chickpea exports rose 17% during the first five months of 2015/16. – Tanzania has also […] Read more