Source: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press, February 25, 2018 Consumers looking for nutrition, sustainability, says Pulse Canada CEO Prairie farmers who grow, rather than raise, protein sources are looking to break into the mainstream with new research and investments on how to sustainably feed the world. The push for plant-based protein such as beans and lentils… Continue reading Push for plant-based, protein-rich foods could put Canadian farmers on top
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Prairie farmers want Canada’s trade dispute with India ‘straightened out’
Source: Olivia Stefanovich, CBC News, February 25, 2018 Canadian pulse shipments to India face duties between 30 to 50 per cent Saskatchewan is a world leader in pulse production and India is its biggest customer. The Canadian export of chickpeas, lentils and peas to India generated over $1.1 billion dollars in 2016. Farmers are calling on Prime… Continue reading Prairie farmers want Canada’s trade dispute with India ‘straightened out’
Sask. pulse growers slam declines in rail service
Source: Kendall Latimer, CBC News, February 23, 2018 Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart says rail service as of late has been disappointing Saskatchewan Pulse Growers is speaking out about frustrations with railway service and calling for action on Bill C-49. The group, which represents Prairie growers, says delays and disruptions are preventing producers from getting their crops to market. Read… Continue reading Sask. pulse growers slam declines in rail service
Pulse report: Prairie farmers selling before road bans hit
Source: Ashley Robinson, Commodity News Service Canada, Producer.com, February 6, 2018 WINNIPEG, Feb. 6 (CNS) – Demand is picking up as pulse crop producers in Western Canada look to sell what’s left of last year’s crop before spring. “(Farmers) need to get some cash flow going. They’ve got payments probably in February and March and then they… Continue reading Pulse report: Prairie farmers selling before road bans hit
Federal, Sask. agriculture ministers hope to grow pulse market
Source: CBC News, February 5, 2018 Federal government investing over $575K Federal and provincial governments are hoping new investment will improve the future of Canadian pulse markets. On Monday at a meeting with Canadian Pulse Growers, the federal minister of agriculture and agri-food announced the federal government will be dishing out over $575,000 to Pulse Canada.… Continue reading Federal, Sask. agriculture ministers hope to grow pulse market
Pea plant talks continue in Moose Jaw
Source: Karen Briere, The Western Producer, October 6, 2017 Negotiations continue between the City of Moose Jaw and Canadian Protein Innovation on possible construction of a $100-million pea processing facility. The city says it had extended the deadline to reach an agreement on the land purchase and servicing agreement until Nov. 30. A previous extension… Continue reading Pea plant talks continue in Moose Jaw
Hollywood couple invests in Sask. pulse processor
Source: Brian Cross, The Western Producer, September 18, 2017 VANSCOY, Sask. — Academy award winning film director James Cameron made a stop in farming country this week to announce the opening of a new multi-million dollar pulse processing plant at Vanscoy, Sask., about 20 minutes west of Saskatoon. The 160,000 tonnes fractionation facility will be part… Continue reading Hollywood couple invests in Sask. pulse processor