Production uncertainty in Australia, stable demand in India and growing contributions from alternative origins are reshaping the outlook for desis, creating a market that appears better supplied and less volatile than in recent years.

We sat down with Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Consulting Venture to get her read on the direction of Canadian peas and lentils. She talked about the consequences of the war in Iran, surprisingly high Canadian acres in the face of strong stocks, and why she expects more stability from China after a cessation of economic hostilities.