Pulses have a niche in the plant protein space, but the industry hopes new markets and new end uses will help those crops expand their footprint.
Pulses
Pulse flour research looks bright
University of Manitoba researcher uses light source synchrotron to dissect best pulse flours for various food uses
On-farm trials and errors refine farm practices
Trials that don’t produce positive results on your farm can be just as valuable as those that do
On-farm trials play an important role in translating the results of scientific research into knowledge that producers can use, according to a panel discussion at CropConnect in Winnipeg.
Grain Growers of Canada urges farmers to ‘Vote for Grain’
Initiative encourages farmers to make concerns heard, see where candidates stand on key issues
Grain Growers of Canada launched its ‘Vote for Grain’ to encourage farmers to engage in the upcoming federal election.
Protein Industries Canada to fund scale-up of domestic processing
A new pot of cash will help Canadian food processors reformulate products or create new goods for the domestic market in the face of trade uncertainty, Protein Industries Canada (PIC) announced Thursday.
Federal government funds Port of Trois-Rivières upgrade
Grain shipping hub to be relocated, rebuilt at St. Lawrence Seaway port
The federal government pledged up to $87.1 million to update the Port of Trois-Rivières, Québec, which is a shipping hub for grains and aluminum.
Indian pulse market hinges on import duty policy
The potential loss of the Indian market to resumed import duties could lead to lower pea prices in March or April
India imported a massive volume of pulses in 2024 but will likely purchase far less this year, says an analyst.
Major buyer of U.S. crops in limbo
President targets the U.S. Agency for International Aid, which accounts for $2 billion in annual commodity purchases
A U.S. food aid program that accounts for about $2 billion in annual commodity purchases is in limbo as the agency that administers the program is under duress.
Aphids require a watchful eye
The pest can pose a serious risk to small grain and pulse crops
In 2024 there were multiple reports of aphid damage in Sask.
Lentil imports keep up with production
An analyst worries that Canadian producers are losing market share in traditional lentil and pea markets around the world
Global lentil production was up about 17 per cent last year, but demand has kept pace.
Canola and pulse diseases saw the usual culprits in 2024
Prevalence, incidence and severity numbers must all be taken into account to determine how much worry a disease should prompt
This year’s growing conditions threw many challenges at producers, one of the biggest being crop disease. Pulses and canola were hit hard, seeing high numbers of fields with disease across Saskatchewan. Root rot and blackleg had an average of more than 90 per cent prevalence, while mychosphaerella/ascochyta complex and anthracnose weren’t far behind. Alireza Akhavan, […] Read more
