By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, Nov. 29 (CNS) – India’s production of pulses is
expected to jump in 2018, as the government’s assured purchase
prices and ample rainfall have prompted farmers to plant more of
the winter crops, according to industry officials.
Higher production will help the country reduce imports of
pulses. Farmers are likely to plant 20 per cent more chickpeas,
which is the main winter crop seeded in the country.
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal have replaced
India as the main source of importers of Myanmar’s beans and
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India announcing the 50 per cent tariff on pea imports, India
had imported almost 36,000 tonnes of black matpe and pigeon peas
from Myanmar. Myanmar is now exporting around 30,000 tonnes of
black matpe and pigeon peas to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
and Nepal on a monthly basis. Market prices as well have fallen
in Myanmar for black matpe and pigeon peas following India’s
announcement.
The United States Department of Agriculture has bought
235,872 cases of canned dry edible beans for more than US$3.31
million. These beans will be used for child nutrition and other
related domestic food assistance programs. The purchase included
great northern beans, red kidney beans, pinto beans and small
red beans.
