By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, January 3 (CNS) – Pulse Australia is pushing
India to exempt current shipments of pulses from a new 30 per
cent tariff on chickpea and lentil imports. According to a
report by farmonline.com, the organization says about 200,000
tonnes of pulses were already en route to India when the Asian
country slapped down the new duty. Pulse Australia says Indian
buyers and Australian farmers have acted in good faith and the
prior rules should be upheld.
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Chickpea prices in India have fallen significantly since
the beginning of September, according to a report by Commodity
Online India. In 2016/17, the country produced 9.3 million
tonnes of chickpeas. However, due to high acreage and a
favourable monsoon season the prices of chickpeas have fallen by
up to 50 per cent. The report says along with the higher
acreage, government policies have also contributed to the drop
in price.
On the Canadian Prairies, Eston #1 lentils are hanging
steady in a range of 26 to 30 cents per pound, according to the
latest information from the Prairie Ag Hot Wire.
Green peas were holding firm in a range of C$6.25 to C$8.25
a bushel.
Black beans were priced at 27 to 32 cents per pound.
