Production
of Tur (pigeon pea) in India
India being the largest producer of tur in the
world contributes to around 85% of the world’s total production that sums up to
2430000 metric tons. The main areas in which tur is cultivated in India are
- Maharashtra (700000 tons)
- Uttar Pradesh (500000 tons)
- Karnataka (300000 tons)
- Madhya Pradesh (300000 tons)
- Gujarat (100000 tons)
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Tamil Nadu
- Orissa
- Bihar
India accounts to a production of 12-15
million tons of pulses and pigeon pea constitutes to around 20% of the share in
it. India is also the leading country in the list of maximum area covered
contributing to around 3.73 million hectares. This crop yields between 600 to
1200 kg per hectare.
Indian economy has been dependent on pulses for a
long time. India is the largest producer, consumer as well as largest of
importer of pulses. Tur or the pigeon pea, in the Indian context, is the second
most important crop after peas. Tur too, is being produced the maximum in the
world, by the country. The production stands at around 2.5 million tons, which
is the 4/5th share in the world and 1/5th share in the total pulses produced in
the country. Maharashtra produces the maximum level of pigeon pea in India
accounting to 700000 tons.
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