Pulse Crops

• Federal government to invest $4.3M for Canadian pulse, special crop farmers

  An investment of more than $2.3 million will allow Pulse Canada to continue developing its strategy to have 25 per cent of pulse production in new markets by 2025.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2021
  
• Record year for agriculture exports from Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan reported $16.9 billion in agricultural exports in 2020, up 31 per cent from 2019, and representing 55 per of total exports for the year.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2021
  
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• Strengthening ties, boosting exports focus of upcoming Saskatchewan trade mission

  Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said he is travelling to the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh and India to strengthen and boost market access.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2020
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• Saskatchewan farmers rush to wrap up harvest before cold weather sets in

  Producers are trying to catch up on the harvest and many are busy trying to get as much in the bin as they can before the weather turns.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2019
• Scott Moe heading to India to talk tariffs on pulse crops

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is to leave Friday for a week-long trip to India where tariffs on chickpeas were increased to 60 per cent in March.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2018
• Big research boost for Canada’s pulse sector

  Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Saskatoon on Tuesday where he made a funding announcement to support growth in the pulse sector.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2018
• Saskatchewan growers ditching pulses for canola after price bust

  This growing season may be challenging for Saskatchewan producers growing peas and lentils, and farmers are looking elsewhere.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2018
• Western Canadian pea farmers worried about new duty imposed by India

  With the new tariff, growers are expected to cut back on the number of pea crops seeded across Canada in the next growing season

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2017
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• Pulse exporters get 3-month extension from India on pest treatment exemption

  Canadian pulse exporters have been granted a three-month extension to allow crops into India without requiring pest treatment.

  Money

  Mar 30, 2017
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• Canadian pulse farmers dealt blow as India rejects exemption for pest treatment

  Canada’s top market for pulse exports dealt a blow after India rejects a long-standing exemption on pest treatment for peas and lentils.

  Money

  Feb 24, 2017