Tur prices down in Akola as acreage seen rising.

Prices of tur in Akola down 50 rupees due to a rise in acreage of the commodity amid supportive weather in key growing areas. Area under tur for 2017-18 kharif season up 35% on year at 10,300 ha as of June 7. Sluggish demand from millers and stockists also weighed on prices. Arrivals in Akola 40 tn vs 90 tn.