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some peas but not quite the same volume. In that scenario we would do anywhere between 40-100 thousand metric tonnes of green peas, then the rest would be yellow peas. I'm also thinking (and hoping) we should be able to maintain edible markets in China next year. Canada is still very well positioned because our shipping rates out of Vancouver make us well- placed for the future. Why has Russia not been able to compete for edible peas but has taken over China's feed supply? There are still some quality and transit differences, although the Chinese tell us that the quality of Russia's peas is improving. Meanwhile, Russian feed peas have been around $50 cheaper, which we haven’t been willing to compete with. I calculated that Canada is at 41% market share – on a calendar year basis – back in March, whereas Russia has evolved

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