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Pulse weekly outlook: Green, yellow pea prices reach parity

Lower-priced green peas meet upwardly-mobile yellows

By GFM Network News January 20, 2021

MarketsFarm — Yellow and green pea prices in Western Canada have taken divergent paths to start 2021, with yellow peas on the rise and greens declining as values reach parity in many locations. Mike Jubinville of MarketsFarm Pro explained that while Canada’s pea exports suffered under yellow pea import restrictions implemented by India, China later […] Read more

Farmers participate in a tractor rally against newly passed farm bills, on a highway on the outskirts of New Delhi, India on Jan. 7, 2021. (Photo: Reuters/Adnan Abidi)

Crops, Reuters

India’s top court orders stay on farm laws that riled growers

By GFM Network News January 14, 2021

New Delhi | Reuters — India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered an indefinite stay on the implementation of new agricultural laws that have triggered widespread protest from farmers, saying it wanted to protect farmers and would hear their objections. For more than a month, tens of thousands of farmers have camped on the outskirts of […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Indian government, farmers fail to break deadlock on ag market laws

By GFM Network News January 9, 2021

New Delhi | Reuters — The Indian government and representatives of protesting farmers failed to reach an agreement on contentious new agriculture laws on Friday and said they will meet again in a week’s time. Tens of thousands of farmers have been camped on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi for over a month, […] Read more

File photo of a cornfield in Argentina. (Reisegraf/iStock/Getty Images)

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters

Argentina ‘evaluating’ corn export suspension

Move meant to boost domestic food supplies

By GFM Network News January 8, 2021

Buenos Aires | Reuters — Argentina’s government said on Thursday it would review its decision to temporarily suspend corn exports after a meeting between the farming minister and the leaders of the country’s main agricultural associations. The agriculture ministry said in a statement that agreements had been struck to guarantee the domestic supply of corn […] Read more

File photo of trucks parked in line outside a port during a wage strike at Santa Fe, Argentina on Dec. 21, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Stringer)

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: South American weather, labour issues prop up prices

By GFM Network News January 7, 2021

MarketsFarm — Market participants on the Chicago Board of Trade expect agriculture commodity prices to continue to rise in 2021. Terry Reilly, a grains analyst with Futures International, said corn is expected to hit around $5.25 per bushel, while soybeans will be around $14.50 (all figures US$). The March wheat contract is expected to reach […] Read more

Green lentils. (Savany/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Markets steady heading into holidays

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News December 17, 2020

MarketsFarm — Pea and lentil markets in Western Canada are holding relatively steady heading into the holiday season, with little movement expected one way or the other until the New Year. “That’s normal for this time of year,” said Dale McManus of Johnston’s Grain at Welwyn, Sask. on the lack of activity and stagnant prices. […] Read more

Farmers attend a protest during a nationwide strike against newly passed farm bills at the Singhu border near Delhi on Dec. 8, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Anushree Fadnavis)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Farmers protest across India against Modi’s farm market reforms

By GFM Network News December 9, 2020

New Delhi/Mumbai | Reuters — Farmers’ protests against new laws liberalizing agricultural markets spread across India on Tuesday, as farm organizations called for a nationwide strike after inconclusive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. In eastern and western states, farmers blocked roads and squatted on railway tracks, delaying hordes of people getting to work, […] Read more

A farmer prays to mark the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikh faith, at Singhu border near Delhi on Nov. 30, 2020, at the site of a protest against newly passed farm bills. (Photo: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

India considers changing new farm laws after mass protests

By GFM Network News December 5, 2020

New Delihi | Reuters — India’s government is considering rolling back some parts of its agricultural reforms after they triggered the biggest protests by farmers in years, officials said on Friday. Tens of thousands of farmers were out on the streets around Delhi again on Friday, rallying against three laws that the government says are […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

India’s Modi refuses to back down on farm reforms despite protests

By GFM Network News November 30, 2020

New Delhi | Reuters — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday resisted calls for the repeal of farm reforms that have ignited the biggest protests by farmers in years around the national capital, saying they were being misled and that deregulation would benefit them. Thousands of people from the big farming state of Punjab […] Read more

General, Markets

FCC identifies export, market opportunities for Canadian food

The ag lender's latest report highlights canola oil, pork, potato products, crab meat

By Allan Dawson, GFM Network News November 17, 2020

Canada is already a major exporter of agricultural goods, food and beverages — but increasing food and beverage exports is still one of Canada’s biggest trade opportunities, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says. And by diversifying exports, farmers will become less dependent on current major markets, reducing their financial risk. “When borders close for any number […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue gains, hogs slide

Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association

Chinese anti-dumping duties shut market to Canadian canola

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue gains, hogs slide

Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association

Chinese anti-dumping duties shut market to Canadian canola

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Pulse weekly outlook: Green, yellow pea prices reach parity

India’s top court orders stay on farm laws that riled growers

Indian government, farmers fail to break deadlock on ag market laws

Argentina ‘evaluating’ corn export suspension

CBOT weekly outlook: South American weather, labour issues prop up prices

Pulse weekly outlook: Markets steady heading into holidays

Farmers protest across India against Modi’s farm market reforms

India considers changing new farm laws after mass protests

India’s Modi refuses to back down on farm reforms despite protests

FCC identifies export, market opportunities for Canadian food

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