CNS Canada — The western Canadian lentil crop is looking good, which has buyers in no rush to lock in contracts. “The crop is germinating well and so (buyers are) […] Read more
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Pulse weekly outlook: Lentil crop prospects look good, market down
Pulse weekly outlook: Good start despite dry conditions
CNS Canada — Dry soil conditions persist across many areas of Western Canada but the outlook for pulse crops seems fairly promising in one specialist’s view. “For the pulses, seeding […] Read more
Trade predicts fewer pulse acres, another canola record
CNS Canada — With the uncertainty regarding the pulse exports to India, it’s looking like 2018 could see more canola acres planted in Canada. Statistics Canada will release its Principal […] Read more
Pulse weekly outlook: India not a guaranteed market
CNS Canada — Despite positive developments between Canada and India in regards to pulse crops, the CEO of Pulse Canada is warning producers not to rely on India as market […] Read more
Pulse weekly outlook: Alberta pea area tries to hang on
CNS Canada — Despite a drop in spot prices due to tariffs imposed by India on peas, one industry expert says she isn’t convinced that means acreage will drastically be […] Read more
India, Canada to work up pulse export protocols
The prime ministers of Canada and India have agreed to sort out new and predictable rules governing exports of Canadian pulse crops. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on a state visit […] Read more
Pulse weekly outlook: Prairie market ‘nonexistent’ due to trade dispute
CNS Canada — As the western Canadian pulse crop industry awaits news from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to India, two traders aren’t holding their breath. “I’m not expecting any […] Read more
Pulse weekly outlook: Industry adapting to new market reality
CNS Canada — Pulse growers are facing new questions on the Prairies these days as a trade impasse with India forces many farmers to prepare for new market realities. Prime […] Read more
Pulse weekly outlook: Pulse acres on downswing
CNS Canada — Pulse prices in Western Canada showed some movement during the week ended Tuesday, but mostly hung rangebound as India’s import restrictions on Canadian pulses continued to hold […] Read more
Canada pans India’s ‘discriminatory treatment’ over pulses
Winnipeg | Reuters — Canada on Wednesday accused India of “discriminatory treatment” against it in a dispute over $1.1 billion worth of Canadian pulse crop exports. Canada normally ships much […] Read more
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