Developing New Crop Options for Profitability and Resiliency

Research into alternative pulse crops is ongoing to expand the range of cropping options available to Manitoba growers.

At a time of significant economic and political uncertainty, researchers say better genetics and agronomic knowledge for crops such as dry beans, adzuki beans, and faba beans, as well as lupins and food grade soybeans, will help farmers seize changing market opportunities, while insulating from market shocks in well established commodities.