India’s yellow pea debate intensifies/
Ministries split over import policy and farm protection

India’s ministries are divided on yellow pea imports. While Agriculture pushes for higher duties to shield farmers, Consumer Affairs argues that imports help tame food inflation. The standoff could shape prices and trade flows through 2026.

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.

India’s pulse imports projected to surge beyond 6.7 million tons/
Rising demand and supply gaps fuel record trade

Driven by high demand, domestic shortfalls, and price controls, in 2024-25 India is set to import more than triple the volume seen four years ago — with yellow peas leading and exporters watching closely.

How fiscal recovery may squeeze pulse profits/
Argentina’s pulses at a crossroads, part 2

With seed, labor and other costs rising in the country, even the stability brought by reduced inflation may not be enough to provide profits for farmers. How will the local industry adapt?

“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.

Pulses 24/
6 insights from the panels and speakers in New Delhi

Industry leaders from all quarters of the pulses industry gathered in New Delhi on February 14-17 for the Pulses 24 convention. We bring together 6 takeaways from the event.

‘Our breeders are working for the future’/
RAGT on varietal innovation and seed tech in France and beyond

Cyril Gallien of European grain and seed specialist RAGT gives an overview of the French pulses market and explains how seed tech will change how we eat in the future.

Market update/
Russia imposes export tax on pulses effective October 1

In an announcement released on September 21, the Russian government announced the imposition of an export tax on some goods, including pulses. We speak to industry members to find out what this means.

The 2023 Argentinian pulse harvest/
Alubia and black bean production down significantly

Looking at Pulse Atlas Data and talking to trade experts, Luke Wilkinson gives an overview of the outlook for Argentina’s pulses after a drought-impacted harvest.

Pulses 23/
The Desi Chickpea panel

Key insights on the supply and demand situation in the main Desi markets, foreign exchange reserves, inflation and increased prices causing disruptions, and more.

Cooking with pulses/
6 warming Nigel Slater recipes that put pulses in a starring role

In this piece, we round up some of British chef and championer of pulses Nigel Slater’s most inspiring recipes that will get you in the mood to cook with pulses!

South America’s most exciting plant-based startup?/
Tomorrow Foods’ holistic future for food & farming

The Argentinian startup is set on building a better future for farmers, consumers & the planet, replacing traditional animal products with locally-sourced, pulse-based alternatives.

Commercial benefits & valuable information/
Hector de Luna on why he’s attending the Americas Pulses Congress

The purchasing director at Mexico’s leading bean distributor, Verde Valle, chats to Luke Wilkinson about the staying power of yellow beans and how GPC events help maintain working relationships.

A study in home comforts/
The curious link between Venezuelan immigration & black bean consumption

Sanna Hirvonen reports on increasing black bean consumption in Colombia and Peru caused by Venezuelan immigration and what this says about the importance of food as identity.

“The real issue for trade is the fuel shortage”/
The impact of the Sri Lankan crisis on the pulses sector

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. Speaking to GPC members, Matteo Cusimano and Jesse Sam reports on how this is affecting the pulses sector.

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.

The Russia-Ukraine war/
The consequences for South & central American pulses

Speaking to GPC members from countries across central and South America, Luke Wilkinson gives an in-depth report into the current and future consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the pulses market.

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

World Pulses Day/
Pulses are life

Produce More. Eat More. Live More.

GPC Pulses 2.0/
Red Lentil Panel

Demand is the big question for the red lentil trade in 2020/21. Much depends on developments in India.

Technical Analysis/
Chana Futures

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

By G. Chandrashekhar, Global Agribusiness & Commodities Market Specialist

Remedy needed/
Pulses Sector Needs Risk Management Tool

By Nidhi Nath Srinivas Chief Marketing Officer, NCDEX

Monsoon hopes, inflation battles, and why India will need a bigger desi buffer/
What to expect from Indian pulses in 2025

We sat down for a chat with Harsha Rai of Mayur Global to talk imports, chickpea prices, and get a big picture view of Indian pulses.

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.

Indian pulses inflation, imports and policies/
9 insights with Binod Agarwal

We chatted to Binod Agarwal, Managing Partner of SGR Group, about Indian pulse inflation, the government’s decisions on imports, and why we can expect a big bump in red lentil demand

Australian chickpeas, lentils and potential supply chain issues/
6 insights with Mandala’s Umang Bagaria

The Founder Director of Mandala Trading chats to Lara about the state of chickpeas and lentils in Australia and what a massive crop will mean for the domestic supply chain.

Pakistan pulses outlook for 2024/
How the economics are shaping the market

Michelle Dennis talks to Faisal Anis Majeed, COO of Bombi’s Group about the impact of the new government's policies, and the prevailing inflation and forex conditions shaping the pulses landscape.

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.

Navigating India’s pulses market/
"It's crucial to acknowledge the complexities of the production-consumption gap”

Michelle Dennis talks to Rishabh Agrawal, Managing Director of Kamal Pulses about the challenges facing Indian pulse markets and gets his insights into the strategic initiatives taken by the Indian government.

“Farmers are demoralized by constant droughts”/
Zooming in on Spain’s pulse industry with Gonzalo de la Cierva

Gonzalo de la Cierva of Industrias Racionero on the EU farming policy, the razor-thin margins of cooked pulses, and how the climate crisis is changing the outlook for Spanish pulses

“Imports could hit a new record”/
Hector de Luna on the impact of Mexico’s bean deficit

Pulse retailer Verde Valle’s purchasing manager Hector de Luna on Mexico's upcoming seedings, the ongoing effects of poor climate, and why this year could be a record for Mexican bean imports.

Esteban Davila on the US export market:/
“There’s no reason for lentil prices to drop until at least May or June”

Esteban Davila, sales manager for Great Northern Ag, discusses the conditions of this year’s harvest around the globe, his outlook on prices, and what the near future may hold.

Tuba Memis on the 2023 harvest/
“Turkish red lentils will be the most competitive in the domestic market”

Tuba Memis, General Manager of Memisoglu Tarim, discusses the Turkish harvest, resilient Russian exports, and why Turkey will be this year’s foremost chickpea provider.

“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.

“Mexico’s chickpea crop is 20-25% smaller than last year”/
Sahid Hernández on what it means for markets

Agroservicios Terminel’s Trade Manager, Sahid Hernández, comes back to chat with Luke Wilkinson about this year’s unusually small harvest, the threat to chickpeas from corn, and how a short Indian crop has put pressure on the Mexican market.

Will Watchorn talks this year’s production/
“The US is on track for a rebound but things can still go wrong in Australia & India.”

Viterra is a multi-national agricultural commodity business that is active worldwide through acquisitions and growth. In terms of volume, it is one of the largest pulse handlers worldwide. As an origin-focused business, Viterra’s model is built around ports and railhead assets at the point of origin. Will Watchorn is Global Head of Pulses and has over two decades of trading experience. Jens Harder caught up with him last week to get his insight on the pulses market as it stands.

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.

Looking at the way bean consumption is going in Colombia, it’s very likely that production will go up/
Benjamin Perez looks to the future

After a turbulent six months for the pulse trade, Benjamin Perez of Comercializadora Gran Colmado talks about his country’s love for pulses, a black bean boost from Venezuela, and the untapped potential for self-sufficiency in Colombia’s seasonless but fertile farmlands.

It’s going to be a very difficult year/
Hyperinflation, droughts and supply chain issues in Argentina

Ivan Martin is the commercial manager at Alimar, one of Argentina’s largest pulse producers and exporters. He spoke to Luke Wilkinson about its diverse international markets, the drive towards traceability, and how Argentina’s devastating droughts have affected the latest bean crop.

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.

Delta Corp’s Cem Bogusoglu/
“Pulses 22 is obviously the biggest event and showplace of the pulses industry.”

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.

“It's possible we could be seeing a short supply of chickpeas in the near future”/
Trade Talk with Navneet Chhabra

Returning for a chat with the GPC, Navneet Chhabra, Director of Global Garbanzo, talks to Luke Wilkinson about all things chickpea, from shampoo to innovative new trade routes. Navneet also talks us through the economic shockwave shaking up the pulse industry as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

“We need to get back to face-to-face business”/
ADM Edible Beans looks ahead to Pulses 22

Madaline Dunn talked to Orion Roy-Wright, trade manager, and Jason Burns, general manager at ADM Edible Beans, to get their insight into the evolution of the pulse industry, how it's coping with recent trade challenges, and what's ahead for the company

An interview with Mattia Pedon/
Why Italy’s pulses market is not as small as it seems

Kira Nash caught up with Mattia to discuss the situation of the pulse market in Italy.

"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.

Trade Talk with Faisal Anis Majeed/
The challenges and opportunities of the Pakistani pulses industry

With a population of over 220 million — the fifth largest in the world — Pakistan is one of the most significant importers of pulses in the world.

Trade Talk with Hunain Khatri/
Trading in Pakistan and the outlook for 2022

Hunain Khatri has more than a decade’s trading experience in Pakistan, spanning everything from chemicals to crops. He is currently MD of SS Indenters’ foreign trading business, where he oversees more than 350,000 metric tonnes in global pulses trading every year. Jesse Sam caught up with him briefly in late December to get his outlook for the first quarter of the new year.

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.

David Lever from AGT Foods Africa/
South Africa’s pulses consumption and next year’s harvest

With the Crops Estimate Committee (CEC) predicting a fruitful harvest for South Africa next summer, Kirsten Provan spoke to David Lever from AGT Foods Africa to find out what this means for the industry.

The pulses landscape in Argentina/
An Interview with Ramiro Berraz

Legumbres Argentinas has been a producer and exporter of pulses for nearly 20 years, an early pioneer paving the way for pulse exports from Argentina to Europe.

Words of wisdom/
Sergio Rafaelli on Argentina’s pulses market and a life in the industry

Sergio Rafaelli, general manager of Wenstrade SA, has held 5 Presidency terms at the Argentine Chamber of Pulses and is an Executive Member of the GPC. In an interview with Ana Krepp, he reflects on a life spent in the industry and shares some wisdom.

Trade Talk with Chandrashekhar/
India's Southwest Monsoon

In our continuing series of interviews with the senior editor of the Hindu Business Line, we discuss the recent monsoon forecast and how it bodes for kharif season pulse crops

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.

Growth Through Diversification/
An Interview with José María Lázara

As the new year gets underway, we reflect on how far the global pulse industry has come with the former GPC president.

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.

Brian Clancey/
"People use this information to make money, so I have to do my best"

STATPub’s founder tells the story behind his celebrated ag news website and talks lentils and about his participation at Pulses 2.0.