Record prospects for Australian pulses

significant export potential. Despite optimistic forecasts, sales of new-crop chickpeas, lentils, and faba beans remain sluggish. Delayed crop development due to rain and mild weather in regions south of Central Queensland, combined with unattractive prices, is holding back grower activity. Traders report that only 5-10% of the new chickpea crop has been contracted so far. Lentil prospects in South Australia and Victoria have improved due to recent rainfall. However, final yields will hinge on weather conditions in the coming weeks. In drought-affected areas, such as north-west Victoria, yields may fall short of expectations, driving up local demand, particularly for livestock feed. The export market for pulses is gearing up for increased activity. Bangladesh is already showing interest in chickpeas ahead of Ramadan 2026, while Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are also expected to make purchases. Meanwhile, competition from Canada, where crop quality issues may arise, ...