pulses

March 13, 2025 2:39 PM

Centre’s tur procurement at MSP crosses 1.3 lakh tonnes, benefiting over 89,000 farmers

The Centre's procurement of Tur (Arhar) at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) has gained momentum, with a total of 1.31 lakh metric tonnes procured from major producing states, including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana, as of March 11. This initiative has benefited 89,219 farmers, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture. The procurement is being conducted under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan A...

India’s FY24 pulses imports hit 6-year high as red lentil purchases jump

India's pulses imports in fiscal 2024 surged 84% year-on-year to their highest level in six years after lower production prompted India to allow duty-free imports of red lentils and yellow peas, government and industry officials said on Thursday. Higher imports by India, the world's biggest importer, producer and consumer of protein-rich pulses, have been supporting global prices and helping bring down stocks in exporting countries such as Canada, Australia, and Myanmar. India imported...