Pulses News

Pulses Market News, Chickpea, Lentil, Field Pea market news

• 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…

• 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…

• 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.…

• IPGA Highlights Traders’ Apprehension About Pulse Imports

  IPGA Vice Chairman Bimal Kothari talks of traders’ apprehension regarding domestic produce and import of pulses.…

• 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…

• 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.…

• Algorithm-Based Lottery for Tur and Moong in Next Fiscal

  DGFT decides to go for algorithm based lottery system for pulse imports.…

• Protein Rich Diet with Moong Dal/Green Gram

  Moong Dal, Types of Moong Dal, Nutrient information, Best Sowing time, Advantages of Moong Dal…

• 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…

• 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.…

• Center Eyes 32 million tonnes Pulse Production by 2030

  The Center targets 32 million tonnes pulse production by 2030.…

• 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…

• World Pulses Day 2021: 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.…

• World Pulses Day 2021: 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.…

• How Pulses Help to Prevent and Suppress Cancer

  Pulses have the power to prevent cancer, reduce the risk of cancer, and suppress cancer. The article unveils 10 phyto-constituents that make them anti-cancer in nature.…

• Superfood Horsegram is for Humans Too, Not Just Horses

  Horsegram is so powerful in nutrients, especially protein, that it is given to horses to win races. It is excellent for human consumption too.…

• World Pulses Day: Why You Must Add Protein-Rich Matki Dal to Your Diet?

  Matki dal or moth beans come under minor pulses. They are commonly used to cook dal, as dry snack like dalmoth, flour, and forage.…

• Easy Protein-Packed Lobia Recipe: Don’t Miss These Black-Eyed Peas

  Many people don’t know what lobia is. Some think it’s only for animal fodder. Many Indian households cook lobia as tasty dal recipe. Try one easy recipe here.…

• Farmers of Bengal denied Rs 10,000 Crore PM-KISAN benefit: Governor Asks CM Mamata Why?

  Amid the farmer’s protest, the Governor of West Bengal asks West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as why the benefits of PM-KISAN were not provided to state farmers.…

• Why Pulse Consumption in India is Decreasing? 2 Big Reasons

  A recent report reveals a gradual decreasing consumption of dal in India. Experts provide two top reasons for this downward trend.…

• What are the Best Pulses for Weight Loss

  pulses are best for weight loss, especially moong dal. The article discusses about the nutrition value and benefits of pulses and why you must include them in your weight loss diet plan.…

• Chana Markets up Rs.100-125/qtl in last two weeks; Firm Prices likely this week as well

  Average prices for the NCDEX specified grades are up Rs100-125/qtl in mandis of Akola and Bikaner in last two weeks. Traders expect festival related demand to improve this week onwards.…

• Complete Guide to Pea Cultivation – Top Varieties, Climate & Soil Requirement, Fertilizer Treatment, Pest Control and Harvesting

  Peas are small, round seeds that are inside the pods produced by the Pisum sativum plant. Cultivation process include preparation of field, seed treatment, seed sowing, fertilizer application, weed control, irrigation, pest and disease control and harvesting.…

• Complete Guide to Chickpeas Farming: Varieties, Climate Requirement, Harvesting, Yield and Economics

  Chana or Chickpeas is a Rabi Crop and sown between October-November. The plant of chickpea is bushy and grows up to 18 inches in length. It is a cool-season legume that grows best between 70-80 degrees . Details on cultivation given below.…

• Latest Developments in Global and Indian Chickpeas Markets

  The article highlights on relevant developments across markets of Canada/Australia/North America and India.…

• New Mung Arrives in Karnataka mandis; Prices at key markets move lower

  Mung markets ended the day with lowered trade quotes versus previous day. New season arrivals were reported from mandis of Karnataka…

• Global Chickpea, Field Peas Market Weekly Review

  Trade interest remains better in global chickpea markets currently. Although from pricing perspective there were limited fluctuations during the recently ended week, yet trade interest was healthy amid better price outlook for upcoming months.…

• Indian pulses production to meet government target this year

  This monsoon season the acreage under pulses has increased by a third. Stable monsoon this season has helped sowing increase around the country. Farmers who were depressed due to losses by lockdown revived their activities at full scale with the help of monsoon.…

• Khesari Dal: A look at India’s most controversial Pulse

  The year was 1961 when the Indian government banned the Khesari Dal deeming it unfit for consumption. The cause of the ban was that a neurological disorder called lathyrism was linked to it. The dal was banned for half a century before states began to…

• Pulses, Cereals and Oilseeds Big Winner as Record Increase Observed in Sowing Area of Kharif Crops

  The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has said that the sowing areas of Kharif Crops have increased as compared to the previous year. It also said that compared to the previous year figures of 82.4 mm the country has received 108.3 mm of rainfall…