Delegates at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities heard from both the federal and provincial agriculture ministers.

Federal minister Lawrence MacAulay recently returned from India where he participated in talks to resolve a pulse trade issue with Canada's largest customer.

India will end an exemption on the fumigation of Canadian peas and lentils at the end of the month, which could impact exports. India's main concern is an insect which isn't in our country.

MacAulay says the goal is to reach a long-term, science based resolution.

MacAulay and provincial agriculture minister Lyle Stewart also held private meetings where they discussed grain transportation and carbon tax