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Canadian Pulses - Specialty crops

Export demand for high quality Canadian pulses is very strong, continuing to be highly sought after on world markets.

For 2007-08, total area seeded to pulse and special crops in Canada is expected to increase by 4% from 2006-07, as higher areas for dry peas, chickpeas, mustard seed and canary seed are partly offset by lower areas for lentils, dry beans and buckwheat. The sunflower seed area is expected to be the same as in 2006-07.

Total production in Canada is forecast to increase by 4% to 4.61 million tonnes (Mt).

Average prices, over all types, grades and markets, are forecast to increase for 2007-08, over 2006-07, for dry peas, lentils, dry beans, mustard seed, canary seed, sunflower seed and buckwheat, but decrease for chickpeas.