The 2025–26 global red lentil supply outlook remains balanced but weather-dependent. Australia may produce 1.5–1.69 mln tonnes, with potential exports of 1.5–1.6 mln t, though rainfall during July–August is critical. Canada’s output is forecast lower at
The 2025–26 global red lentil supply outlook remains balanced but weather-dependent. Australia may produce 1.5–1.69 mln tonnes, with potential exports of 1.5–1.6 mln t, though rainfall during July–August is critical. Canada’s output is forecast lower at
The Indian government has announced an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, aiming to provide better returns to farmers and encourage crop diversification. The highest absolute
Australia’s Chickpea Exports Surge in October: Australia’s chickpea exports experienced a significant boost in October, with shipments reaching 109,622 metric tons (MT), a dramatic rise from the 25,692 MT recorded in September, according to data from
Australian pulse production is on track to reach record levels this season, driven by robust international demand, particularly from India, a key consumer of chickpeas and lentils, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank. The 2024/25 pulse harvest—including
The Agriculture Ministry has reported a 5.7% reduction in the area under Urad (Black Matpe) cultivation for the current Kharif season, bringing the total to 3.07 million hectares, down from 3.26 million hectares last year. The
As per recent release (as on 19th July 2024), the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare states that Tur sowing is up by 73% to 3,348 thousand ha. from 1,934 thousand ha. at the same corresponding
