Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Bi-weekly Bulletin Volume 19 Number 16

Australia: Pulse and special crops situation and outlook

INTRODUCTION

Australia is a major competitor with Canada in international markets for dry peas, lentils and chickpeas. For 2006-2007, drought is expected to sharply reduce Australian production of dry peas and lentils, which will provide additional market opportunities for Canadian exporters. However, the production of chickpeas in Australia is expected to increase sharply, which will provide additional competition for Canadian exporters. Australian chickpea seeded area rose sharply and the main growing areas for chickpeas received more precipitation than the areas for the other pulse crops. This issue of the Biweekly Bulletin examines the situation and outlook for pulse and special crops in Australia.

Full report: http:/www.seedquest.com/statistics/pdf/Australia2006.pdf