Canadian pea exports were up in April, with China the largest destination despite new trade barriers, according to the latest Statistics Canada data.
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Pulse weekly: Canadian pea exports up in April
China the largest destination despite tariffs
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Producers slow to adopt new pulse varieties
SaskPulse observes varieties fading in popularity and others gaining traction
Farmers are switching to new, improved varieties of peas, lentils and chickpeas, but displacing established varieties is not easy, SaskPulse reports.
Pulse weekly: Lentil/pea bids soften in Western Canada
Tariff uncertainty in background
Lentil and pea bids in Western Canada have softened over the past month, as all agricultural markets react to ongoing global trade uncertainty.
Pulse weekly: Canadian pulse exports slow down in December
Market waiting to see if India extends duty free yellow pea policy
Canadian pea and lentil exports slowed down in December compared to the previous month, although year-to-date movement remains solid as India remains in the market for the time being.
Pulse weekly: Slight Canadian acreage shifts expected in 2025
More peas and lentils, less chickpeas and beans
Total Canadian pulse plantings are expected to hold relatively steady in 2025, with Canadian farmers seeding more peas and lentils while cutting area to chickpeas and edible beans, according to early estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released Jan. 20.
India top destination for Canadian peas/lentils through October
India was the top customer for Canadian peas and lentils through the first three months of the 2024/25 marketing year, with total exports of both pulse crops running well ahead of the year ago pace.
New pulses pending for 2025
More pea and lentil options are on deck for Prairie producers
Western Canadian farmers have more pulses to choose from next year. There are seven new pea varieties from Canterra Seeds, FP Genetics, Pitura Seeds and Valesco Genetics, plus two new lentil varieties from Canterra. Here’s a rundown on the new pulse offerings for 2025. Canterra Seeds AAC Beyond is an early-maturity yellow pea variety with […] Read more
Pulse Weekly: Lentil prices poised for drop, depends on India
The demand for lentils has backed off lately due to high prices, said trader Marcos Mosnaim of Prairie IX in Toronto. He said the direction lentils take will largely depends on India.
Larger stocks limiting price outlook for lentils/peas
An expected increase in Canadian lentil and pea exports in 2024/25 is unlikely to result in higher prices, as increased production should cause the stocks-to-use ratios to widen.
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