May 31, 2022
Breeding, Agronomic Efficiencies, Market Development Impact Domestic Pea & Lentil Production
Increases in lentil production in Canada are evident since 2000, with pea production also changing.
Increases in lentil production in Canada are evident since 2000, with pea production also changing.
Petruic Seed Company & Palliser Triangle Research
Seeding in Western Canada was eventually completed with some delays prompted by cool spring temperatures and either dry or wet conditions, depending on the location. Topsoil conditions generally improved in mid-to-late June, but weather this year seems especially unpredictable.
As the Saskatchewan pulse industry has grown, we have seen advancements in pulse crop production. As larger crops come off the field, more Canadian pulses are being exported each year. This is why maintaining and expanding access to key export markets, while also being viewed as a reliable supplier for pulses around the world, is critical.
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