North Dakota beans ‘hit hard’ by frost, Canadian prairies see harvest delays, and Indian pulses feel the pain of excess rain – this is the week in weather in the pulse-producing zones.

The southwest monsoon makes an early appearance, Russian lentils are threatened by drought, and Argentinian beans fall foul of early frosts – we take a look at the week in weather in the major pulse production zones.

Women in Pulses is a new feature aimed at highlighting the experiences and expertise of the women in the industry and encouraging more women to join them. Tala Mobayen kicks off the first edition.