By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, April 11 – Canadian pulse farmers are facing
another hurdle to Asian markets. According to a report on
Ipolitics.ca, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency stopped
issuing phytosanitary certificates for container shipments to
Pakistan effective March 31. The certificates are government
documents that assure that an export of grain or oilseeds, for
instance, is free of pests and meets import requirements. Pulse
Canada CEO Gord Bacon says they are trying to get more
information of what Pakistan “is trying to control.” According
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imports were being delayed because of officials requiring
shipments from Canada and Australia be fumigated. About 400
containers of pulses had been stopped, with about 1,000 more
expected in the coming days.
A lack of containers is causing headaches for pulse
exporters in Australia, according to a report in Queensland
Country Life. The problems have been attributed to the collapse
of Hanjin Shipping last year, which left creditors owing US$8
billion. As well, shipping companies have been reluctant to
upgrade vessels leaving them vulnerable to costly breakdowns and
slower performance. What’s more, the delayed start to the pulse
harvest in Australia and booming demand created tight turn-
around times and logistical nightmares.
Prices for Richlea X3 chickpeas firmed by one cent per
pound, according to the latest information from the Prairie Ag
Hotwire. Bids are now listed at 24 to 32 cents per pound. Prices
for Crimson number one lentils also rose by a cent and are now
listed at 22 to 26 cents per pound.
Yellow peas are holding steady in a range of C$6.70-$8.75.
Pinto beans across the Prairies dropped two and a half
cents, according to the latest information from the hotwire, and
are now drawing prices of 37 cents (Canadian) per pound.
