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Softness in Lentils

PANAMA - Mar 5/17 - SNS -- Lentil markets maintained their quiet tone through the past week, influenced by ongoing uncertainty over the fumigation of pulses destined for India.

While India appears to have softened its stance with respect to Canada, officials last week stated that the current exemption cannot continue indefinitely and that pulses must be fumigated with a chemical proven to be effective.

Red lentil markets are also discouraged by expectations production from this winter's rabi season crop will rebound in India.

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