By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, Jan. 14 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, January 14.
– Pedigreed seed for peas and lentils may be in short supply in Saskatchewan this year, according to a report from the Western Producer. Expectations for increased planted area to the two pulse crops, along with quality issues in some later harvested fields, were cited as factors contributing to the possible shortages of quality seed.
– Australian farmers are growing more and more pulse crops, including chickpeas, lentils, and mung beans, as record high prices draw more interest into increasing acres, according to reports out of the country. In 2015, Australia saw 1.9 million hectares seeded to pulse crops.
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– Green pea prices in the C$8.95 to C$9.50 per bushel range are being reported in Western Canada. Meanwhile, yellow peas are also strong, with bids as high as C$12.50 per bushel now reported in some locations. Red lentil bids as high as 57 cents per pound are being reported in some locations, while number two large green lentils are now hitting prices as high as 68 cents and number ones have topped 72 cents at some locations.
– Chickpea prices in Western Canada also remain strong, with large caliber Kabulis’s trading as high as 46 cents per pound.
