There’s much talk these days about diversifying Canadian agriculture’s exports away from their reliance on the sector’s two biggest, and currently most unpredictable, customers.
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Canola could lose out as farmers plan for tariff
Farmers have already made most of their seeding decisions but could still fine-tune them if tariffs are reinstated in April
Protectionist trade actions in two key export markets will likely influence farmers’ seeding plans, says an analyst.
Pulse sector hopes for quick tariff resolution
China promises 100 per cent tariffs on peas and canola oil and meal by March 20, as well as 25 per cent tariffs on pork
Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada, says there is still time to avert China’s proposed tariffs on a variety of agricultural goods. It is important to note that China selected March 20 as the implementation date
New Chinese tariffs ‘devastating’ to Canadian ag sector
Ag groups decry latest trade action
UPDATED – March 10, 2025 – 1445 CST – to include comments from the Grain Growers of Canada Glacier FarmMedia — A new trade war front opened over the weekend as China announced stiff tariffs on Canadian canola oil, meal, peas, pork and other commodities late Friday. Canadian industry groups decried the move and are […] Read more
Some peas already root rot resistant
Researchers need to conduct more field testing to determine which varieties have increased resistance to the disease
WINNIPEG — Tests of field pea varieties conducted this summer in plot trials suggest that some commercial varieties have more genetic resistance to root rot than others. It’s not a huge amount of additional resistance, but some are marginally better. “Based on the field results, it doesn’t look like massive differences, but I think there […] Read moreMan. crop almost harvested
Harvest operations across Manitoba are nearly complete, with only sunflowers and corn left to come off the fields, according to the latest provincial crop report for the week ended Oct. 22. The total harvest hit 95 per cent complete, with the majority of fall field work also finished. Of the major crops, an estimated one […] Read more
Pulse ingredients boom, but competition looms
Industry official wonders if the expansion of pulse processing that has been seen in Western Canada is outpacing demand
WINNIPEG — Every year, food companies in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia launch thousands of new products. Peas, lentils, pea protein and chickpea flour made from pulse crops grown in Western Canada are becoming common ingredients in those novel foods. In 2023, for instance, more than 1,200 products from around the […] Read moreLouis Dreyfus breaks ground on Sask. pea protein facility
The province’s producers grow half of Canada’s pea acres — 1.7 million of the nation’s 3.2 million acres planted this year
The pea protein industry in Western Canada is about to have a new player. Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) broke ground on its Yorkton pea plant June 25. The facility will focus on pea protein isolate and represents an effort from the company to gain market share in pulse products. Healthy demand for pea protein has […] Read more
Anti-dumping case may affect pea flow
SASKATOON — A U.S. antidumping investigation regarding Chinese pea protein could change trade flows for Canadian yellow peas in 2024-25, say traders of the commodity. In a preliminary determination handed down Feb. 8, the U.S. Department of Commerce hit two Chinese manufacturers with an anti-dumping duty of 280 percent and the remainder with a 122 […] Read more
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
