Agriculture and Agrifood Canada
Biweekly bulletin Volume 19 Number 1

SUMMARY

Canada is normally the largest producer and exporter of dry peas in the world, accounting, on average, for about
25% of world production and 50% of world exports. The value of Canadian dry pea exports peaked at $492
million (M) in 2000-2001, but declined in the following two years due to reduced production caused by
unfavourable weather. Exports started recovering in 2003-2004 and reached $408 million in 2004-2005. Canadian
seeded area for dry peas increased by 565% since 1991-1992. The expansion of dry pea production in western
Canada has provided producers with an alternative cash crop to use in their rotations and livestock feeders with a
new feed ingredient. In addition, the increased production has resulted in increased employment opportunities in
western Canada through the expansion of handling, marketing and processing facilities. For 2006-2007, Canadian production is forecast to decrease slightly from 2005-2006 as higher seeded area is more than offset by lower trend yields. This issue of the Bi weekly Bulletin examines the situation and outlook for dry peas.

Full report in PDF format (971KB): http://www.seedquest.com/News/releases/2006/pdf/14771.pdf