Insights and Stories on Lentils

Jan. 9, 2024 at 4:19 pm CST

Greg Northey, vice-president of corporate affairs said crop production bounced back in spite of challenging growing conditions in some areas. Chickpeas and edible beans saw increased production in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, while lentil and dry pea production declined. 

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Jan. 2, 2024 at 3:07 pm CST

With the New Year, there was scarce price movement among the lentils in Western Canada, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. A number of lentil varieties saw the upper end of their price range hit highs as 2023 drew to a close. 

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jan. 2, 2024 at 9:26 am CST

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By OrganicBiz

Dec. 19, 2023 at 10:58 am CST

Canadian lentil stocks are forecast to be extremely tight by the close of the 2023/24 marketing year, which should keep prices well supported despite expectations for a smaller export program.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Dec. 15, 2023 at 4:35 pm CST

Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian canola and wheat carryout for the 2023/24 marketing year will likely end up above earlier projections, according to the latest Outlook for Principal Field Crops from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) released Dec. 15.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin