Mostly used for human consumption, lentil usually commands a premium price compared to other pulse crops and fit well into cereal-based cropping systems.

In Australia, lentil is predominantly grown in the semi-arid regions of South Australia and Victoria, however small areas of lentil are now being grown in southern New South Wales (and also Western Australia). Whilst Australia is a significant producer of red lentil, the area in Australia planted to green lentil is gradually increasing, as are the speciality types.

Key points

• Lentil usually commands a premium price compared to other pulse crops.
• Lentil fits well into cereal-based cropping systems.
• Lentil is mostly used for human consumption.
• Canada is the largest producer of lentil in the world.
• In Australia, lentil is predominantly grown in the semi-arid regions of South Australia and Victoria.
• Small areas of lentil are now being grown in southern New South Wales (and also Western Australia).
• Australia is a significant producer of red lentil.
• The area in Australia planted to green lentil is gradually increasing, as are the speciality types.

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