India’s tur acreage was down 4.4% on year at 3.5 mln ha as of Wednesday. Area in Maharashtra, the largest producer, has been lower at 1.05 mln ha due to erratic rainfall. However, in Karnataka, the acreage has been higher as farmers are assured of getting the minimum support price. Area under tur in Karnataka as of Wednesday was up 9.5% on year at 806,000 ha.