Australian crops to surpass 10-year averages

Australian crops to surpass 10-year averages

Canola 34 per cent above 10-year average

Australian farmers are forecast to grow slightly more canola and barley this year, while wheat production may dip, according to the latest estimates from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).

AgPulse Analytica is reporting that the red lentil crop is in trouble in two key states of Australia — South Australia and Victoria. | Reuters photo

Aussie red lentil crop in trouble

SASKATOON — Canada’s top competitor in the red lentil export market is experiencing problems. AgPulse Analytica is reporting that the crop is in trouble in two key states of Australia — South Australia and Victoria. Related stories: Pulse Weekly: Lentil prices poised for drop, depends on India Canada takes reins after poor Aussie lentil crop […] Read more

Canada has managed to wrestle the steering wheel back from Australia on the red lentil market after spending two years in the back seat. | Reuters photo

Canada takes reins after poor Aussie lentil crop

Drought should bode well for prices but haven't due to India's large stocks and good crops in Canada and Russia

SASKATOON — Canada is back in the driver’s seat in the red lentil market, according to pulse industry executives. It has managed to wrestle the steering wheel back from Australia after spending two years in the back seat. Related stories: “Australia was your price-maker and Canada your price-taker,” Mostyn Gregg, vice-president of grains and pulses […] Read more