Lupins are being tested in Canada

Legumes are a popular commodity given the growing market for vegetable proteins, which represents a new foothold for lupine. This is reported by Gord Leathers in an article on the Manitoba Co-operator portal: “Lupins are more common in flower beds than in fields. This may change due to the growing focus in Western Canada on new legumes and vegetable protein. Lupine trials are taking place at the Westman Agricultural Diversification Center near Roblin in Manitoba's bean belt. This year, the center hosted trials organized by Manitoba pulse specialist Dennis Lange. Two varieties were tested: blue lupine and sweet white lupine. Lange turned his attention to lupins, noticing the farmers' interest in the harvest. Lupins and other legumes have received a boost from the protein craze and their ability to fix nitrogen. "Lupin has a higher protein content, about 36 percent compared to peas in the 26 percent range, and this is one of the reasons why there is a demand for lupine," says the ...