Pulses Down 4.3%, Chana and Tur each Down by 16%

2nd Advance Estimates of Production of Pulses for 2014-15, Total Pulses Down 4.3%, Chana and Tur each Down by 16%

In 2014-15, the Production of pulses estimated at 18.43 million tonnes is lower by 4.36% from 19.5 million tonnes produced in 2013-14. nnbsp; India is likely to harvest 16% lower chana in 2014-15 from last year on lower planted area (down 16% Y-O-Y). nnbsp; Meanwhile, the decline in tur production due to erratic rainfall conditions during the monsoon season-2014. nnbsp; The 2nd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2014-15 and Final Estimates for 2013-14 have been released by the Department of Agriculture namp; Cooperation on 18th February, 2015. nnbsp; As per 2nd Advance Estimates, the production of major pulses during 2014-15 are as under: nnbsp; nnbsp;