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Pulse weekly outlook: China/U.S. dispute could open window for peas

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News April 6, 2018

CNS Canada — As trade tariffs between China and the U.S. mount, so too does the potential for other countries to swoop in and plug the gap in whatever market may need filling. While U.S. soybeans are the most significant of the crops included so far in the tit-for-tat battle of proposed tariffs, it seems

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Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba may give peas a chance

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin March 27, 2018

CNS Canada — Total Canadian pea acres are likely to be down in 2018 as export challenges have cut into prices. However, Manitoba could be an outlier, with increased area to the pulse crop a strong possibility. “People are interested in growing peas, but there’s caution there,” said Francois Labelle, executive director of Manitoba Pulse

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Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba bean acres depend on soy

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin March 20, 2018

CNS Canada — After Manitoba in 2017 grew its largest edible bean crop in more than a decade, a downturn could be expected in 2018. However, new-crop pricing opportunities look favourable and industry participants say it’s still too early to get a firm sense on seeding intentions. “The pinto market is long in terms of

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Pulse weekly outlook: India not a guaranteed market

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 13, 2018

CNS Canada — Despite positive developments between Canada and India in regards to pulse crops, the CEO of Pulse Canada is warning producers not to rely on India as market for pulses. “India is not the market that it was eight months ago and it emphasizes the need to find alternate markets,” Gordon Bacon said.

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Pulse weekly outlook: Alberta pea area tries to hang on

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News March 8, 2018

CNS Canada — Despite a drop in spot prices due to tariffs imposed by India on peas, one industry expert says she isn’t convinced that means acreage will drastically be reduced in Alberta this spring. “I think we’ll see a little bit of a drop, but I don’t think it will be as impactful as

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India hikes chickpea duty again

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team March 1, 2018

CNS Canada — The Indian government has raised its import tariff for chickpeas for a second time, this time from 40 per cent to 60 per cent. The government said Thursday in the Gazette of India its tariff is to be imposed immediately, due to circumstances which make it necessary to take immediate action. Reuters

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Pulse weekly outlook: Chickpeas a bright spot

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin February 28, 2018

CNS Canada — Western Canadian farmers may be set to plant fewer lentil and pea acres this spring, but chickpeas are looking to be one pulse crop that stands out. “Acres are definitely going to increase significantly,” said Colin Young of Midwest Grain at Moose Jaw. He expected to see a doubling in area from

Red lentils. (Photo courtesy U.S. Dry Pea and Lentil Council)

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India to double state purchases of oilseeds, pulses

By GFM Network News, Reuters February 28, 2018

New Delhi | Reuters — India’s cabinet approved on Wednesday doubling state purchases of oilseeds and pulses from farmers, in a bid to boost local output and prevent distressed sales. The amount that state agencies guarantee to buy at pre-set prices will double to 190 billion rupees (C$3.7 billion) for a five-year period ending in

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (MEA.gov.in)

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India, Canada to work up pulse export protocols

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 23, 2018

The prime ministers of Canada and India have agreed to sort out new and predictable rules governing exports of Canadian pulse crops. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on a state visit this week to India, released a joint statement with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday calling for the two countries to reach a new

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Pulse weekly outlook: Prairie market ‘nonexistent’ due to trade dispute

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News February 20, 2018

CNS Canada — As the western Canadian pulse crop industry awaits news from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to India, two traders aren’t holding their breath. “I’m not expecting any big announcements or any big headway other than wording like ‘working towards understandings’ and things like that,” said Adam Krieser of Canpulse Foods in Saskatoon.

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Pulse weekly outlook: China/U.S. dispute could open window for peas

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba may give peas a chance

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Pulse weekly outlook: India not a guaranteed market

Pulse weekly outlook: Alberta pea area tries to hang on

India hikes chickpea duty again

Pulse weekly outlook: Chickpeas a bright spot

India to double state purchases of oilseeds, pulses

India, Canada to work up pulse export protocols

Pulse weekly outlook: Prairie market ‘nonexistent’ due to trade dispute

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