Pulses: Resolution nearing for India fumigation dispute

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Published: May 10, 2017

By Commodity News Service Canada

Winnipeg, May 10 (CNS Canada) – Canada and India are reportedly moving closer to reaching a resolution to an ongoing dispute over fumigation of Canadian pulses, according to reports from the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. Citing the draft documents, SaskPulse said ‘positive steps’ were being made to resolve the phytosanitary restrictions that could restrict Canadian sales to the major buyer, but noted that some ‘potential limitations’ still exist.

Top end large green lentil bids are holding relatively firm in Western Canada, with number 2 Lairds currently topping out at about 48 cents per pound, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire data. New crop bids, meanwhile, range from about 31 to 39 cents per pound.

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Red lentil bids range from about 22 to 26.5 cents per pound, with new crop prices also topping out at 25 cents.

Top-end green pea bids range from C$7.65 to C$8.75 per bushel in Western Canada, while yellow peas range from C$7.60 to C$9.30 per bushel.

Large calibre (10mm) kabuli chickpeas are currently seeing prices as high as 68 cents per pound in some cases, although a lack of supplies may limit any actual movement.

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