By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, August 26 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Friday, August 26.
– Canada exported 25,600 tonnes of peas during the week ended August 21, according to the latest Canadian Grain Commission data.
– Harvest progress in Saskatchewan has been good, with 41 per cent of field peas and 21 per cent of lentils combined, according to the province’s weekly crop report.
– Pulses are going to play a key role in a global fight for food security, particularly in the face of climate change, according to experts with the International Center for Agricultural Research for Dry Areas. Scientists are calling for prioritized research into pulses in attempt to boost production of an already sustainable crop.
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– Top end yellow pea prices dropped five cents to C$7.50 per bushel in Western Canada, while top end green pea prices remained steady at C$8.00 per bushel, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire.
– Top end prices for number one and number two laird lentils have dropped 20 to 22 cents on the month, sitting at 45 to 48 Canadian cents per pound, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire.
