Policy & sustainability roundup/
September 2025

Last month featured GPC leadership at major summits, practical initiatives like the Pulse Playbook, and industry commitments showcased at NYC Climate Week. Here’s your complete overview of the key developments shaping the landscape.

Health & climate narratives boost pulses as strategic assets/
The EAT-Lancet report 2025 puts sustainable staples center stage

From microbiome repair to soil regeneration, the latest Planetary Health Diet, presented on October 2, makes one thing clear: pulses are not just part of the solution, they are indispensable. The implications are economic and strategic, with potential policy incentives, rising demand, and a stronger link to consumer health narratives fueling a new wave of innovation.

Desi chickpeas webinar recording/
Markets brace for policy, production, and pricing shifts

From Tanzania’s auction-driven exports and India’s delicate balance of domestic supply and import needs, to Australia’s bumper harvest outlook and Pakistan’s Ramadan-driven demand after flood disruptions, we gathered top industry voices to decode the forces shaping the global desi chickpeas market. Get the takeaways, watch the recording!

Policy & sustainability roundup/
July 2025

From major international summits and policy shifts to renewed advocacy and industry achievements, July was a landmark month for the pulse sector. Here’s your complete overview of the key developments shaping the landscape.

“China’s pulse industry will continue to attract foreign clients—and build new partnerships”/
Insights from Cao Derong

Pea consumption is diversifying but remains sensitive to trade shifts, quality, and policy. From deep processing to feed, CFNA president unpacks where Chinese demand is heading—and how global players can stay in the game.

“We’re seeing both policy and market pull drive kidney bean acreage”/
David Chen weighs prices, policy—and imports ahead

The Managing Director of Nanjing Bonagro expects kidney bean acreage to grow in 2025 as strong prices and government support align—but also signals China may gradually open to South American black beans, driven by cost and supply dynamics.

The shifting prices of pigeon peas/
A closer look at a market correction

Tur dal prices plunged — and no one’s panicking. Why what looks like a collapse may just be a return to normal.

Policy & sustainability roundup/
June 2025

In case you missed it: from climate conferences and trade developments to nutrition advocacy and industry innovation, here’s a roundup of the major developments shaping the pulse sector last month.

India extends free yellow pea import policy until March 2026/
What does it really mean?

Late on Friday night, India time, May 30th, 2025, the Government of India dropped a notification that’s making ripples across global agri-markets. The free import policy for yellow peas has been extended to March 31st, 2026. Now, on paper, it may seem like a routine extension. But if you look closely, this move might be more strategic than it appears.

Policy & sustainability update/
May 2025

From policy to the plate, here’s how we’ve been advancing pulses and the future of food systems worldwide—engaging chefs, driving climate action, celebrating innovation, and more.

Spotlight on Pakistan’s kabuli imports in early 2025/
A surprising uptick, or a market blip?

Something unusual has surfaced in Pakistan’s kabuli chickpea trade: an uncharacteristic rise in imports during the first quarter of the year. It’s not necessarily a red flag, but the numbers are striking enough to prompt questions about what’s driving buyer behavior.

Tariffs on pulses/
How policy shifts in the USA, China, and India are reshaping global trade

Recent tariff changes by big industry players are reshaping global trade flows and pricing for peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Gaurav Jain of AgPulse Analytica recaps the rapidly evolving landscape.

N4G 2025/
5 updates from the world’s biggest nutrition summit

Despite cuts in global development funding, March’s Nutrition 4 Growth Summit raised $27.55 billion, breaking the record set by the 2021 Tokyo summit and defying the odds. But what does this landmark event reveal about the future of nutrition?

Decoding India’s pulse market/
Supply shocks, trade impact, and the push for stability

India’s massive pulse imports in 2024 led to global price fluctuations, liquidity crises, and trade disputes. With volatility and policy shifts shaking markets, how can India create a stable pulse supply chain?

India market trends report/
February 10 to February 15

As the duty-free import deadline for yellow peas approaches, the uncertainty is reflected in prices. Read on to know all the updates and key factors influencing trade.

Desi chickpea Australia to India July price survey/
Trade sentiment revealed in a market poll

We take a look at the factors influencing desi prices since India’s policy changes in May and share the sentiment of the trade gleaned from a market survey conducted at the beginning of June

Indian Pea import scenario in MY 2024/25/
AgPulse Analytica Market Update

Gaurav Jain looks at Indian yellow pea imports in 2024 and the outlook for trade once the new crops in key producers are ready to be shipped.

“India is on a growth path”/
A conversation between President Iyengar and Secretary Khare of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs

In a dynamic conversation attended by GPC Board members and national association leaders, President Iyengar and Secretary Khare discuss Indian consumption, policy changes and much more.

Deepak Pareek on the digital age of farming/
“The Indian government has been pivotal in the AgTech revolution”

From AI and blockchain to machine learning… Deepak Pareek is an authority on all things AgTech. Ahead of his speech at Pulses 24, he chats to Michelle Dennis on India’s digital revolution.

AgPulse Analytica market update/
Analyzing Chinese 2023 pea imports and the outlook for 2024

Gaurav Jain of AgPulse Analytica looks in detail at Chinese pea demand in 2023 and comments on the possible outcomes for the trade in 2024.

IPGA Knowledge Series webinar coverage/
Rabi Pulses Sowing Scenario and Tur Outlook 2023-24

Pulse Industry Dynamics Unveiled: Challenges, Collaborations, and Future Initiatives. IPGA's Webinar Delivers Key Insights for Sustainable Growth, read the coverage for more insights.

AgPulse Analytica market update/
Canadian pea export prospects for 2023/24

Gaurav Jain on why the balance sheet for Canadian peas for 2023/24 remains tight and the export campaign smaller even than the drought-hit 2021/22.

The Beans is How Coalition/
“Tiny but mighty, charming but disruptive – beans are the future we are hungry for.”

The SDG2 Advocacy Hub launched the Beans is How Coalition at COP27, an ambitious campaign aiming to double global bean consumption by 2028. Willow Shah-Neville speaks to members of the coalition about how they plan to achieve their goals.

The growing appetite for plant-based meat in China/
What’s driving the change and what does the future hold?

China is gearing up for a diet change. Madaline Dunn looks at why plant-based eating is on the rise in one of the most carnivorous countries, and the impact of the transition on China and the world.

The outlook for Canada’s 2022 pulse crops/
Acreages are down but production set to increase on last year

In this report, Dario Bard speaks to members of the Canadian pulse industry for an overview of the 2022 crop, touching on acreages, production estimates and price as well as the factors currently affecting the region.

Transforming global food systems with young people at the helm/
ProVeg International launches Youth Board

ProVeg International, a non-governmental food awareness organization, working to change global food systems, recently announced the launch of its Youth Board. Comprising ten young activists from across the globe, the Youth Board will promote ProVeg's goal of reducing meat consumption by 50% by 2040 under the banner "Diet Change Not Climate Change."

The Ukraine war and the pulses industry/
GPC members share insights

Shipping woes, fertilizer shortages and reduced supplies: Kira Nash talks to GPC members about the effect the war in Ukraine is having on the pulses industry

Market Update/
India may formulate long-term policy to enhance pulse production 

Market Update/
Turkish farmers and traders respond to government’s chickpea restrictions

A champion of the pulse industry/
Gordon Bacon steps down as CEO of Pulse Canada

GPC members reflect on Gordon’s legacy of leadership and wish him well as he moves on.

World Pulses Day/
Pulses are life

Produce More. Eat More. Live More.

Trade Talk/
An Interview with IPGA Vice-Chairman Bimal Kothari

The senior IPGA member discusses the association’s five-year exim policy, which calls for “unrestricted imports and exports with a rider”.

From the Global Pulse Industry/
A Special Thank You to Andrew Jacobs

The Chairman of Poortman officially retired at the end of October.

GPC Pulses 2.0/
India Market Outlook

Tune in to Pulses 2.0’s India Market Outlook to stay on top of the latest developments.

GPC Pulses 2.0/
Black Matpe, Pigeon Pea & Mung Beans Global Outlook

The government of India continues to delay the issuance of import permits for toor and green mung beans. What is behind this delay?

GPC Coverage/
IPGA Knowledge Series - Desi and Kabuli Chickpeas

The second edition of this webinar series examines the chickpea outlook for India, Australia, Africa and Russia.

GPC Coverage/
IPGA Knowledge Series - India’s Agricultural Reforms

The debut of the India Pulses and Grains Association’s Knowledge Series examined recent government reforms and the opportunities they open up across the agricultural value chain.

GPC and GAFTA/
Strengthening the Global Food Chain During COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Food Security

GPC and IGC/
High-Level International MOU Spotlights the Health, Nutritional and Environmental Values of Pulses

Under the MOU, the Global Pulse Confederation and the International Grains Council agree to share information and explore other opportunities for collaboration

Market Update/
Pulse Canada

Pulses for a healthy life/
Sprouting Lucrative Gaps in Nutrient-Rich Pulses Value Chain

By Sridhar Iriventi Co-Founder and Director, Gobhaarati Agro Industries & Services Pvt Ltd.

In India, the Inevitable Seldom Happens/
It Is the Unexpected Always

By G. Chandrashekhar, Global Agribusiness & Commodities Market Specialist

Pulses in India/
Low production diagnosis & policy prescriptions for self-sufficiency

By Prof. Ashok Vishandass *

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By Boubaker Ben-Belhassen, Trade and Markets Division, Un Food & Agriculture Organization (Fao)

Gordon Bacon/
The way forward for pulses

By Gordon Bacon

Market Update/
In India, Policy Uncertainty Grips Pulse Trade

By G. Chandrashekhar, Global Agribusiness and Commodities Market Specialist

Market Update/
Analysis on Pakistan Pulses Market 2016-17

By Faisal Anis Majeed Bombi’s Group

Pulses/
Nature’s Gift for Precision Food and Precision Nutrition

By Jamuna Prakash, Gordon Bacon and Laurette Dube

Market Update/
India’s Policy Intervention Upsets Global Pulse Market

By G. Chandrashekhar

Commodity Markets/
Slow Growth in Demand Seen Keeping World Prices Down

By Boubaker Ben-Belhassen Director, Trade & Markets Division, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (Fao)

India is facing a year of contrasts/
“The coming months promise to be anything but ordinary”

India’s 2025 season tells a complex tale of weather disruptions, shifting farmer choices, policy signals and cautious market sentiment. Harsha Rai of Mayur Global sets the strategic scene for the six months ahead, when the country’s decisions on when and how much to import can redraw trade flows — overnight.

Turkish lentils survive drought scare and the potential of a new Syria/
An update on Turkish pulses in 2025

Mehmet Sonmez of Armada Foods shares an outlook on the Turkish pulse market ahead of its upcoming lentil harvest. He talks us through changes to trade dynamics, hopes for the harvest, and whether Turkish traders will benefit from regime change in neighbouring Syria.

The yellow pea game/
As India’s next import move approaches, Canada weighs its strategy

Will India extend its zero-duty import policy — and on what terms? With Canadian farmers firm on prices and acreage, what shifts lie ahead? Is there a market shock on the horizon? Deepak Rawat, Director of Trade at Empros, shares his expert views.

“It will make sense for Brazil to continue working with India”/
G. Chandrashekar on Indian production and imports

Agribusiness journalist and policy expert, G. Chandrashekar, sheds light on India’s rabi season prospects, the potential for Brazilian partnerships, and critical reforms to revive Indian pulse production

Pulses markets in India and beyond/
An interview with Ankit Gupta of Ankit Impex

Michelle Dennis speaks to Ankit Gupta from Ankit Impex about the potential of partnerships with Brazil and Argentina, China's increased pulse imports and Russia’s emergence as a significant pulse producer.

Adam Robinson on the Australian market/
“We’re expecting 30% higher chickpea acreages given the current pricing”

We chat to Adam Robinson of Robinsons Grain, a family-owned business specializing in grains and pulses both internationally and domestically, about the current outlook for the Australian market.

Looking ahead to India’s rabi crop/
“The next three months are crucial - pulses will see significant volatility”

Harsha Rai, owner of Mayur Global, on the pigeon pea harvest, how the General Election could impact the pulse market and how millers in India are overcoming higher prices and short supply.

“We expect India to open green mung imports soon”/
A production and export outlook for Myanmar’s pulses

Shyam Narsaria, CEO of Arvee International and head of OATA Myanmar, talks to Luke Wilkinson about the upcoming pulse seedings, black matpe stocks, and how pigeon pea prices are behaving.

“It’s all to play for in the coming weeks”/
Will Watchorn on Canada’s crop and feed markets across the globe

Global Head of Pulses at Viterra and newly appointed GPC Board member Will Watchorn on the future of processing, the threat of El Niño and what’s on the cards for feed demand in 2023

Could Turkey’s chickpea production be down 20%?/
Fethi Somnez on the upcoming harvest and the outlook for red lentils

After his recent appointment to the board, Fethi Sonmez sat down with GPC to share his insights on the upcoming harvest, Turkey’s fiscal health, and why Canadian imports will be subdued in 2023.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
Rabi Season Sowing

An early look at India's rabi season sowing of pulse crops from renowned policy commentator and global agri-business specialist G. Chandrashekhar.

An interview with Rustam Guliev/
Commodity trader at Russia's Top Grain

Russia had a record harvest this year but the war has caused logistical and banking issues that are making exports tricky. Top Grain’s Rustam Guliev spoke to GPC Belarussian journalists about the situation.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
Kharif Season Pulse Sowing Wraps Up

India’s renowned policy commentator and global agri-business specialist G. Chandrashekhar discusses the latest kharif season pulse sowing numbers and offers his production projections for pigeon peas, black matpe and moong.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
Sowing Area Estimates for Kharif Pulses

India’s renowned policy commentator and global agri-business specialist G. Chandrashekhar on the planting progress for pulse crops this kharif season and how the 2022-23 marketing year might unfold for the global pulse trade.

There’s potential in Bangladeshi pulses/
USDA’s Megan Francic spills the beans on this often overlooked market

Pulses are a huge part of the diet in Bangladesh but domestic production has long been stagnating. The USDA’s Agricultural Attaché gives GPC readers some insights into the market.

Fertilizer, government policy and the lira crisis/
The surprising factors benefiting red lentils in Turkey

Mehmet Sonmez is a Partner at Armada Foods, one of the largest pulses companies in Turkey. He has been with his family’s business for three years, continuing a proud tradition. Jesse Sam spoke to him in April to learn more about the company and their outlook for the red lentils market. Armada Foods was a strategic sponsor at Pulses 22, supporting the Red Lentils panel.

Tuba Memis/
“The war in Ukraine is making the Turkish chickpea export ban even more complex.”

Jesse Sam caught up with the import/export manager of Memisoglu to get her outlook on the Turkish pulses market this year.

An interview with Rebecca Bratter/
Global industry unity in the face of unprecedented challenges is critical

Kira Nash spoke with Rebecca Bratter from the US Dry Bean Council about the Council’s recent challenges and triumphs and about the past, present, and future of the dry bean industry.

Trade Talk with Bharat Thakkar/
“I use insights from GPC conferences to help shape my trading strategy”

“I use insights from GPC conferences to help shape my trading strategy for the upcoming months” - Bharat Thakkar

"It may be a turbulent time but there's hope for the future"/
Rajendren Gnanasambanthan on Sri Lanka's pulse market

Jesse Sam caught up with Rajendren in early 2022 to get his perspective on a turbulent time for Sri Lanka.

About the drivers of consumption and cultivation of pulses in Spain/
An interview with Montserrat San José Cabezas of Legumbres Victor

Luke Wilkinson spoke to Montserrat about the benefits of a well-placed business, her pride in the products of her region and how EU subsidies have promoted pulses among its hard-working farmers.

On Chile’s pulses market and the pandemic impact/
An Interview with Sebastian and Branko Pavic of Nama Internacional

Luke Wilkinson spoke to Branko Pavic, Import/Export Manager, and Sebastian Pavic, Sales Manager, about Chile’s post-quarantine overstock, chickpea mayonnaise and the ready-to-eat revolution.

A hopeful future for pulses/
Agustina and Rita Villafañe of Argencrops discuss the challenges and opportunities of bean production in Argentina

The Villafañe sisters, at the head of Argencrops, talk to Luke Wilkinson about beans, brand new markets, and the trials and tribulations of working in Argentina’s remote production hub.

From Argentina to the world/
Eugenia Campanelli on KC Agribusiness and her career in pulses

Eugenia Campanelli is the director of KC Agribusiness, formerly KC World Trade. In an interview with Ana Krepp, she shares her experiences with and perspective on agribusiness in Argentina.

Trade Talk with Mahmud Abdel Cader/
The Sri Lankan currency crisis and what that means for pulses

Mahmud Abdel Cader is founder and CEO of Pulses Splitting and Processing Industry in Sri Lanka. He has more than two decades’ experience in the pulses sector. Jesse Sam spoke to him in late November, to understand how that country’s ongoing currency crisis is affecting the pulses sector.

Trade Talk with Mert Hazar/
Arbel's perspective on the Turkish pulses market

Mert Hazar is the Director of Arbel’s import and export trading business, putting him in charge of one of the most significant pulses trading operations in Turkey.

A promising landscape/
Mirko Geremia on the future of Bolivian pulses

Mirko Geremia is a Brazilian pioneer in the Bolivian grain market and is the owner of Safras Corretora de Cereais. In an interview with Ana Krepp, he reveals the steps he took to become an important agent in the grain industry in Latin America, drawing parallels between markets in the region.

An interview with Carlo Suy/
The company’s history and the highlights and challenges of his career in pulses

Kira Nash spoke with Carlo Suy, the recently retired former head of Belgian and international brand Casibeans to discuss the company’s history and the highlights and challenges of his career in pulses.

Dario Alzate Medina/
Aburrá and the Colombian bean market

Recognised for commercial merit by Fenalco (Federación Nacional de Comerciantes de Colombia) in this year’s award, Dario Alzate Medina is no small player in Colombia’s pulses market, trading beans with his company, Aburrá. Ana Krepp caught up with him to discuss his company and the industry in general.

GPC Ask the Experts Europe/
Andy Bury on UK Pulse Production

Andy Bury, a pulses trader at Frontier Agriculture, talks about UK pulse production, this year’s crops, and the slow but steady progress of the fava bean ahead of Monday’s EU webinar, where he will be a panellist.

Trade Talk with Sudhakar Tomar/
Life’s lessons and his India-Middle East Trading & Investment group

We chatted to Sudhakar Tomar about the India Middle East Agro Trade Industry & Investment Forum (IMEA-TIIF), of which he is President, and his outlook for the future of pulses.

Perseverance and curiosity/
Felipe Sandoval on what it takes to be successful in pulses trading

With decades of experience in pulses trading, Felipe Sandoval of BeGrait is a true authority on the industry.

Innovation in the industry/
USDBC'S Rebecca Bratter on change, trends and success

Trade Talk with Gurav Bangeja/
India Reopening

The director of Saibaba Agrilink Pvt. Ltd. on the reactivation of India’s HoReCa sector, the imposition of stock limits, kharif sowing progress and more.

Trade Talk/
Rajiv Naaram of Rathnam Brothers

The head of Rathnam Brothers on India’s decision to lift quantitative restrictions on pigeon peas, black matpe and moong.

Trade Talk/
Aggarwal Impex’s founder Sangeeta Aggarwal

Aggarwal Impex’s founder believes the algorithm-based allocation of import quotas for pulses could mark the beginning of a more transparent system.

Balasubramanian Mani/
"India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency."

The international commodities broker says India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency.

Trade Talk with G. Chandrashekhar/
Second Advance Estimate for Pulse Crops

In the GPC's continuing series of interviews with G. Chandrashekhar, the Hindu Business Line's senior editor and policy commentators discusses the second advance crop estimates for pulses, government policies on imports, MSPs and pulse production, and his thoughts on the ongoing farmers' protests.

An interview with D R Balan/
India Should Allow Pulse Imports

With processing units running below capacity, the South India pulse trader and importer argues for opening up the market.

Trade Talk/
G. Chandrashekhar on the Start of Rabi Sowing

G. Chandrashekhar, senior editor and policy commentator for the Hindu Business Line, on the impact of the late withdrawal of the monsoon on kharif pulse production, the start of rabi season seeding, food price inflation, demand for pulse imports, protests against the recent ag reforms and India’s future pulse consumption.

Trade Talk/
An Update on India's Kharif Sowing Numbers

G. Chandrashekhar, senior editor and policy commentator for the Hindu Business Line, updates GPC members on the latest kharif sowing numbers.

Trade Talk/
G. Chandrashekhar on the Ag Ministry’s Latest Seeding Report

Trade Talk/
G. Chandrashekhar on the Status of Pulse Plantings this Kharif Season

Trade Talk/
An Update on India's Pulse Market with G. Chandrashekar

Trade Talk/
G. Chandrashekhar on the Global Hunger Pandemic

Trade Talk/
G. Chandrashekar on India in the Time of COVID-19

How the world’s top pulse market is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Tanzania Pulse Industry Looks to Revive Forgotten Cuisine/
An Interview with Zirack Andrew

With India’s withdrawal from the market, Tanzania’s pulse industry looks to its roots to secure its future.

Banking on Plant Protein/
An Interview with Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel

Over the next four years, Canada will invest $153 million in plant protein R&D.