Saskatchewan–India Agricultural Trade Booming Despite Strained Relations With Canada

Saskatchewan’s agri-food exports to India shot up more than 71 percent last year despite tense diplomatic relations between Canada and the south Asian country. Exports of Saskatchewan lentils and peas to India, described as the province’s “largest pulse market,” experienced “significant growth” by the end of 2023 compared to the previous year, Agriculture Minister David Marit said in a press release. “Our agriculture producers are among the best in the world at supplying safe, nutritious, and sustainably grown products,” Mr. Marit said. “We want to help our companies and producers remain profitable and competitive by reinforcing our global links with key trade partners in support of Saskatchewan’s long-term economic goals.”...