Maharashtra expected to have a splendid production of tur

29-Aug-2024 03:02 PM

Nagpur. Due to good increase in sowing area and favorable weather, a splendid production of tur (tuvar) is expected in Karnataka as well as Maharashtra during the current Kharif season.

At the national level, the production area of ​​tur has increased from 40.75 lakh hectares last year to 45.80 lakh hectares this time, which is more than the normal average area of ​​five years.

The maturity period of tur is very long (from 5 to 11 months), so it is difficult to estimate its final production at the moment.

According to industry and trade analysts, if there is a splendid production of tur and huge imports of cheap pulses from abroad continue, then the market price may soften in the coming time.

This may provide some relief to the common consumers but the difficulties of the producers will increase.

According to a leading trade body - India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the total import of pulses in India during the financial year 2023-24 increased to around 47 lakh tonnes, which was the highest level in the last five years.

In the current financial year 2024-25, the import of pulses may decrease slightly to between 40-45 lakh tonnes.

This time domestic production is expected to increase slightly in the Kharif season. Arhar is imported mainly from Myanmar and Africa.

The new crop has already arrived in Myanmar, while it has started in African countries now. Although the price of tur has come down compared to last month, its level is still quite high.

The price of Tuvar dal has come down from Rs 200 per kg to Rs 165 per kg now.