An official with a large farmer co-operative from France is spending three months in Canada trying to form short-term partnerships aimed at importing knowledge, technologies and new pea varieties from this country.  |  File photo

French co-op turns to Canada for pea assistance

Co-operative hopes signing deals with Canadian companies will help it restore country’s pea sector to its former glory

SASKATOON — The success of Canada’s pea sector has attracted the attention of a large French co-operative. Axereal is exploring the idea of signing short- and long-term agreements with Canadian companies to help expand pea production in France. Related stories: Container rates soar on concerns of prolonged Red Sea disruption, inflation Analysts predict larger canola […] Read more

A combine harvests yellow peas near Wroxton, Sask.

High protein peas closer to registration

Equinom works with seed growers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan in anticipation of 2024 commercial contracts

Israeli company Equinom has moved a step closer to registering its ultra high protein pea varieties in Canada. The company said the Prairie Grain Development Committee has supported two varieties of yellow peas. “If you gain the support you can take (it) to the CFIA and they will look at the data and give you […] Read more