May 20, 2018
Turmoil in the pulse market over the last 6 months has necessitated a greater focus on understanding the global supply and demand situation with a particular focus on India and the policy settings of their government as it impacts on the pulse industry. The information will provide growers with an independently sourced basis to assist in farm production decisions.
April 10, 2018
The Pulse Standards Committee seeks comment from industry on any issues relating to pulse standards for potential adoption in 2018/19.
December 27, 2017
Some 200,000 tonnes (around A$150 million) of Australian chickpeas and lentils are currently in transit to India and may be affected by the 30% tariff that has been suddenly imposed.
July 20, 2017
By becoming a member of the peak industry body for the Australian pulse industry, you not only have access to valuable resources to help you grow and develop your business, you also have a direct say in issues and opportunities that directly impact your business.
May 17, 2017
Australian sweet lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) kernel has a unique macronutrient composition of 40 per cent protein, 37 per cent dietary fibre, negligible available carbohydrate, virtually no starch and is gluten free.
March 17, 2017
Feedback is invited on the 2017/18 Pulse Standards Review Industry Consultation Paper. Submissions are required by 23 March 2017.
December 22, 2016
Due to higher than normal fungal disease pressure in many regions during the 2016 winter growing season, sclerotes (fungal disease survival structures) have been found in some chickpea and lentil grain deliveries.
October 26, 2016
Be aware of market risks involved with herbicide and desiccant use in pulse and canola crops close to harvest this season.
August 22, 2016
The July Australian Pulse Crop Forecast indicates a 1.7 million tonne pulse crop for this year.
July 31, 2016
The 2016–17 Pulse Standards take effect 1 August 2016.
