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Centre Imposes Stock Limits on Pulses to Curb Hoarding and Ensure Affordability
This measure, effective June 21, 2024, mandates specific stock limits for wholesalers, retailers, millers, and importers until September 30, 2024.…
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Government Directs States/UTs to Enforce Weekly Stock Disclosure for Pulses
The government's directive to enforce weekly stock disclosure for pulses underscores its commitment to promoting transparency and stability in the pulses market.…
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Average Wholesale Prices of Major Pulses Crops Decline Despite Low Acreage on High Imports
Average wholesale prices of major pulses crops such as masur dal, tur dal, and urad dal have declined on high imports according to experts. However, the prices of chana dal have increased slightly.…
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India's Crop Area Coverage 2023: Rice, Pulses, Coarse Cereals, Sugarcane, Jute & Cotton
India's recent agricultural report reveals notable shifts in crop coverage compared to the previous year. Rice cultivation expanded by 16.23 lakh hectares, while pulses decreased by 10.63 lakh hectares.…
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Govt Boosts Its Intensifies to Track Stock Disclosures of Pulses
Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, has asked major pulses importers to ensure that all stocks available with them are notified in a transparent way on a regular basis.…
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Government Forms Committee to Oversee Tur Stocks and Prevent Hoarding
On August 12, last year, the government issued an advise to state governments and union territories under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, requiring stock disclosure for tur dal.…
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Decline in Tur Prices Before Harvest Despite a Lower Crop
Rising imports put pressure on prices; growers want a head start on public procurement.…
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Odisha Farmers Choose To Cultivate Oilseeds & Pulses on Abandoned Paddy Land
Farmers in Odisha have been asked to cultivate pulses and oilseeds using the current soil moisture when the pre-rabi crop season begins in October.…
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Centre Asks States to Enforce Stock Disclosure, as Tur Prices Rise Due to Acreage Decline
The Centre is closely monitoring the overall availability and prices of pulses in domestic and international markets in order to take necessary preventive measures in the event of an unjustified price increase during the upcoming festival months.…
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Sri Lanka’s Pulses Production is Returning to Normal: Global Pulse Confederation
Imports are extremely important. Sri Lanka is struggling to adapt to a global trade environment strained by shipping issues, inflation, and skyrocketing commodity prices. The abrupt switch to all-organic farming may have exacerbated the crisis, but the motivation behind the transition - lowering foreign expenses…
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Why Prices of Urad and Tur Dal are Constantly Increasing?
"India did not obtain much urad from Myanmar during the last four months, Due to their currency issues, which decreased monthly urad imports by more than 50%, " Krishnamurthy said.…
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Continuous Rainfall & Falling Prices Force Farmers to Switch from Pulses to Soyabean, Cotton
Cotton has also surpassed pulses, with 117.65 lh sown under the fibre crop, up from 111.69 lh at this time last year. Maharashtra alone has grown in size from 38.12 lh to 41.21 lh. Cotton has gained acreage in Gujarat (21.77 to 24.50 lh), primarily…
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Chhattisgarh Govt to Procure Pulses at MSP to Promote Crop Diversification
The state government estimates 520 kg of productivity per hectare, up from 501 kg last year. According to a state government spokesperson, the department of agriculture has issued detailed guidelines to all divisional commissioners, collectors, Markfed regional offices, and Mandi Board for procurement of pulses…
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IPGA Asks Centre to Reinstate GST Exemption on Pre-Packed & Pre-Labelled Agri Products
"This notification issued by the Ministry of Finance is not in favour of both farmers and end consumers," Kothari added. “It will harm domestic trade, which is already being harmed by the pandemic and other market conditions."…
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Pulses Traders and Exporters Demand 10% Cash Subsidy to Boost Exports
In the fiscal year 2018-2019, India exported approximately 2.70 lakh tonnes of pulses worth Rs. 1679.98 crores.…
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IPGA to Expand Pulse Trade with Argentina
According to Kothari, the IPGA has suggested that Argentina consider growing pulses, particularly lentils, which are in high demand in the Indian market. Small quantities of moong/green gram are currently imported from Argentina.…
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Summer Crop Planting Increases by 4% due to Jump in Pulse Acreage
Rice planting, on the other hand, was down 3.6% at 29.71 lh compared to 30.83 lh planted the previous year. The total area under oilseeds is slightly higher, at 10.98 lh (10.54 lh). However, coarse cereal acreage has increased by 56,000 hectares to 10.82 lh…
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Chana Procurement Exceeds 10 Lakh Tonnes as Mandi Procurements Rule Below MSP
This would help the government's buffer stock, which is used to prevent future spikes in pulse prices. Under a price stabilization fund and price support scheme, NAFED purchases pulses on behalf of the departments of consumer affairs and agriculture and farmers' welfare.…
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Summer Crop Sowing Remains Ahead of Last Year, Pulses Area Up by 53%
According to data released by the Union Agriculture Ministry, the area under pulses has increased by 53% to 14.18 lh, owing primarily to a significant increase in the coverage of the moong crop.…
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Summer Pulses Sowing up by 37.19%; Oilseed Sowing up 3.35%
The current surge in summer variety production may dampen price pressures on pulses, which have seen double-digit wholesale price inflation in recent months.…
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Government Extends Imports of Tur, Urad Under "Free Category" Till March 2023
The Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced in a notification that the urad and tur 'Free Import' policy will be extended until March 31, 2023.…
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Demand for Pulses to Increase from 26.72 MT in 2021-22 to 32.64 MT in 2029-30: Niti Ayog
The National Food Security Mission (NFSM), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, is implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. It aims to increase production of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, and nutri-cereals through area expansion and productivity enhancement in the country's identified districts…
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MP Dal Mills Want Cut in Mandi Tax on Pulses Imported from Other States
Madhya Pradesh has about 700 processing units and is one of the largest growers of pulses such as chana and tur, among others. Dal manufacturers in the state occasionally buy pulses from neighbouring states to turn into dals, such as moong, tur/arhar, and urad beans.…
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Moong Cultivation: A Complete Guide to Moong Farming with Best Moong Seed Varieties
Moong also known as green gram is a highly profitable crop. Know the best practices to Moong Farming with the best see varieties.…
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Increased Production & Lower Import Duty May Affect Lentil Farmers
India’s rabi harvest season is just a month away and a record production of pulses – 18.34 million tonnes (mt) against the target of 16.84 mt is expected, according to central second advanced estimates.…
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World Pulses Day: 10 Important Facts You Must Know About Pulses
Pulses are a subgroup of the legume family, but the term “pulse” refers only to the dried seed. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses.…
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How to Store Pulses: 5 Simple Tips to Keep Bugs at Bay
Taking care of the pulses are important since they can easily get infected with bugs and other particles if not taken care of. Here we have 5 easy tips to store your pulses.…
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Top 10 Indian States With High Pulses Production
Top 10 pulses producing states in India contribute greatly to the nation’s total production. The country has produced almost 14.76 million tonnes of pulses significantly.…
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Agnext & NAFED Partner To Organize Pulses’ Quality Assessment Training For Maharashtra’s FPOs
AgNext Technologies, India’s leading agritech company, collaborated with NAFED to organize a virtual training and awareness programme for Maharashtra’s biggest FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations) on pulses’ quality assessment.…
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Centre To Allow Import Of Urad, Tur & Moong Without Any Quantitative Restrictions
The government on Tuesday allowed the import of moong (green gram), urad (black gram) and tur (red gram) to continue without quantitative restrictions under “free” category until March 31 next year. Besides, importers can continue to take physical delivery until June 30, 2022 if bill…
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Tur Procurement to Begin Soon, Farmers Can Register From Monday
SK Singh, Additional Managing Director of National Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED), while speaking with The Indian Express said that online registration of farmers would start from Monday.…
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Demand for Pulses to Increase Post Diwali
The demand for pulses is likely to increase after Diwali on gradual easing of Covid restrictions, the commencement of marriage season at the end of November, and rising vegetable prices due to heavy rain.…
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Millets in Daily Diet Will Help Fight Malnutrition: Tomar
The government is taking necessary steps to achieve nutrition security along with food security. And millets will play an important role.…
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Daily Turnover Increasing at NCDEX; Trade Prospect Appears Promising
As the agricultural commodity markets remain in the upward price trend, the average daily turnover at National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange continues improving. The average daily turnover value had jumped by more than two-folds to Rs 2,151 crore in July compared to the same month…
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India Pulses and Grains Association hosts IPGA Knowledge Series Webinar on Kharif Sowing Overview
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India’s pulses trade and industry, recently hosted a webinar on Kharif Sowing Overview under the aegis of the ‘IPGA Knowledge Series’…
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Stock Limits on Pulses; Edible Oil Prices Still Soar High
MoFCA has imposed stock limits on pulses to control the prices, while the edible oil prices still soar high, despite all efforts.…
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MP Reports Low Pulses Production While Other States Witness an Increase
Madhya Pradesh has been the major pulse producing state in the country but the manufacturing has come down to 81.11 lakh tones in 2017-18 to 43.64 Lakh tones in 2020-21. Pulses production has virtually halved in Madhya Pradesh over the previous couple of years, as…
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MASUR DAL (Red Lentil): Custom Duty Removed; Agriculture Infrastructure Cess Reduced to 10%
The central government has cut the import duty to zero and also halved the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess in order to boost domestic supply and check rising prices. The retail prices of Masoor Dal had increased by 30% to Rs 100 per kg while it…
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Centre Decision to Impose Stock Limits of Pulses Shocks IPGA; Urges Government to Withdraw It
IPGA urges the government to withdraw its order of limiting stock on pulses.…
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IPGA Highlights Traders’ Apprehension About Pulse Imports
IPGA Vice Chairman Bimal Kothari talks of traders’ apprehension regarding domestic produce and import of pulses.…
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Pulses' prices in India drops after Government opens up imports
In addition to the changes in import policy, the Centre has requested state governments to regulate pulses under the Essential Commodities Act in order to keep prices under check. The policy changes have shocked trade participants because most pulse prices are hovering around the minimum…
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Rice Bean: A Lesser Known Pulse Having Many Nutritive Benefits
Rice Bean, despite having immense nutritive and medicinal benefits, is a lesser- known pulse. Rice bean is an underutilized pulse or grain legume, often considered a minor crop in Nepal and Northern India.…
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Algorithm-Based Lottery for Tur and Moong in Next Fiscal
DGFT decides to go for algorithm based lottery system for pulse imports.…
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Protein Rich Diet with Moong Dal/Green Gram
Moong Dal, Types of Moong Dal, Nutrient information, Best Sowing time, Advantages of Moong Dal…
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Chana Spot Market Maintains Strong Trend- Futures Markets to Appreciate Further This Week
It was another impressive week for persons dealing in the wholesale or retail business of Chana since most of the physical trades could be completed above the previous week’s offers. The Mandi prices could sustain higher mainly due to lower arrivals and steady off take…
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India Contributes nearly 24 percent to Global Pulses Production: Agri Minister
India is the world's largest producer and buyer of pulses, contributing almost 24% to global demand, Minister of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar said on Saturday.…
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Center Eyes 32 million tonnes Pulse Production by 2030
The Center targets 32 million tonnes pulse production by 2030.…
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World Pulses Day 2021: Pulses for Food & Nutritional Security
World Pulses Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses and their contribution to sustainable food systems and a world without hunger. Pulses are critical in addressing the challenges of poverty, food security, human health and nutrition, soil health, and…
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World Pulses Day 2022: 3 Super Quick Dal Recipes for Breakfast or Snack Time
On World Pulses Day 2021, relish these 3 dal recipes that are super quick to make. Enjoy at breakfast or snack time.…
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World Pulses Day 2022: Theme, Significance and What to Do on This Day
The article talks of the theme of World Pulses Day 2021, importance of pulses, and what to do on this day.…
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