India’s high pulse target questioned

Published 2024년 6월 3일

Tridge summary

India is facing challenges in achieving its pulse production targets for 2024-25, set at 29.9 million tonnes, due to a combination of factors including the need for well-distributed monsoon rainfall, increased seeded area, and above-average yields. There are concerns that climate change and the saturation of planted area for pulses could further hinder production. The current weather outlook is favorable, with the India Meteorological Department predicting 106 percent of the long-term average rainfall during the monsoon season. If achieved, these production targets could potentially impact Canadian growers by influencing India's import policies. However, there is skepticism about the government's targets, given that actual production has consistently fallen short in recent years. Additionally, demand for pulses is expected to surpass production, leading to increased dependence on imports.
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Original content

India is unlikely to meet its robust pulse production targets for 2024-25, according to a leading analyst from that country. The proposed target is 29.9 million tonnes of kharif and rabi pulses, up from an estimated 23.44 million tonnes this year, according to a story that ran in the Hindu Business Line. The Indian government has not formally announced any targets and likely won’t until the country’s general elections are over and a new government is sworn in. The article was based on “informal access” to the government’s internal notes, said G. Chandrashekhar, a senior editor with the newspaper. Stat Publishing said reaching the government target would require well-distributed monsoon rainfall, a significant increase in seeded area and possibly above average yields. The weather outlook for the upcoming crop year looks favourable so far. The India Meteorological Department is forecasting that the southwest monsoon season will deliver 106 percent of the long-term average rainfall. ...

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