By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, Nov 26. – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday morning, November 26.
– According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, dry bean exports in 2015/16 will see a modest bump upwards to 310,000 tonnes. That is up from the 307,000 tonnes shipped last year. At the same time, the agency predicts ending stocks in 2015/16 will be significantly less at 20,000 tonnes; that’s down from 35,000 tonnes last season.
– Australia’s minister for Agriculture and Fisheries says just over 85 percent of Queensland, which is a major crop-growing region in the country, is officially now in a drought. The total affected area is now a new record. The drought designation gives all farmers access to the drought relief program.
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– An official from Pakistan’s Ministry of National Food Security and Research says the government plans to provide 22 percent of pulse seeds to farmers for the current planting season. According to the official, the ministry is trying to maximize crop output throughout the country.
– According to the Prairie Ag Hotwire, 10 millimetre Kabuli chickpeas are generally going for 42-43 cents per pound across the Prairies. That contrasts with the 21-23 cents per pound being paid out for 7 mm kabulis.
