By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, February 2 – The latest crop of chickpeas in Australia should be ready to harvest by the end of February, according to a report on stockjournal.com.
Fababeans are becoming harder to move out of Australia, according to a report by farmonline.com. Cash prices for fababeans have fallen by 60 percent prompting speculation they could soon be used for livestock feed. The chairman of Pulse Australia said the problem was related to a large crop, good growing conditions and the fact fababeans belong to a specialty market.
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Researchers at North Dakota State University are preparing to study how ambient light, temperature, and humidity may help breed better chickpea plants, according to a report on phys.org. The scientists say previous efforts involving emasculation and hormone treatment did not result in more efficient plants, so they are trying a new approach. Chickpeas are growing in popularity around the world due to their high protein and fiber content while being low in fat. Researchers are hoping to develop new strains that can better withstand insect pressures and disease threats.
According to the latest information from the Alberta Wheat Commission, prices for yellow peas are anywhere from C$282 per tonne in Eastern Manitoba to C$306 per tonne in Northern Alberta.
