Canadian Pulses Output 2014-15 Fell 9.5%; Chana Down 29%; Lentil Down 8%; Dry Pea 12%

Canadian pulses production is likely to fall by 9.5% to 5.9MMT in 2014-15 from previous crop year, on lower yields which offset the anticipated increase in area seeded. Canadian chana production also down by 29% to 130000 tonne in 2014-15 from 182000 tonne in previous year. Lower area seeded under crop with lower expected yields leads to this major downfall. According to the USDA, chana production in USA is slightly up to 157000 tonne in 2013-14. The prospective planting area of USA chana for 2014-15 is forecasted at 0.2 million acres, up 1% from 2013-14 on higher area seeded is expected in Idaho. Canadian dry pea production also down by 12% to 3,450,000 tonne in 2014-15 from 3,849,000 tonne in previous year due to lower yields which offset the anticipated increase in area seeded. According to the USDA, dry pea production in USA is up by 28% to 0.7MT in 2013-14. The prospective planting area of USA dry pea for 2014-15 is forecasted at 0.95 million acres, up 8% from 2013-14 on higher area seeded is expected in Montana. Canadian lentil production also down by 8% to 1,735,000 tonne in 2014-15 from 1,881,000 tonne in previous year on lower yields, which offset the anticipated increase in area seeded. For 2013-14, USA lentil production is estimated at 228,000 tonne, down from 5% from 2012-13.The prospectie planting area of USA lentil for 2014-15 is forecasted at 0.3 million acres, down 12% from 2013-14 on lower area seeded is expected in Montana.(Source-AAFC)