Pulse Atlas in focus/ Kazakhstan's lentils may cool after hot streak Over recent years, Kazakhstan has ascended back up the ranks of global red lentil suppliers, ramping up production after some years in the wilderness to become the world’s sixth largest exporter. Sales to export hubs like Türkiye have been revived, driving up farmer interest in planting the crop. However, this year may see a downturn in acres, given a somewhat bearish global market.
Counting the cost of Pakistan’s floods/ Faisal Majeed on the impact on food security The floods that have devastated Pakistan this year are a stark reminder of the fragility of our food systems, particularly in countries on the frontline of the climate crisis. Jesse Sam reports.
Lika Khoptyanets on Black Sea markets/ “Kazahkstan had massive quality issues due to lack of experience” Lika Khoptyanets, Commodity Trader at Agroleader Europe LLC and Pulsar Trading talks to GPC about export prospects, the harvest in Ukraine and Kazakhstan and logistics surrounding the Black Sea.
Developments in the Pakistani market/ Bilal Doni on lower acreages, decreased consumption and new import routes Bilal Doni, Head of Sales and Trading at Doni and Company talks to Sonia Sharma about the Pakistani harvest, developments in the pulse import market and how Ramadan could impact demand.
Trade Talk with Abbos Botirov/ Uzbekistan’s Pulse Exports Are Ready to Bounce Back from COVID-19 With the seeding of the first pulse crop of 2021 about to begin, the GPC checks in with the director of exports for Global Export.
