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Mumbai, September 13 (Commodities Control): Recent climatic shifts have put Urad crops – a staple pulse in India – under considerable stress. Last week, predominant Urad regions in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh were hit by moderate to heavy showers. With meteorologists forecasting more rainfall in the coming week, farmers are bracing for potential setbacks.
The continued rainfall during the crop's maturity phase threatens both harvesting schedules and crop quality. "Consistent and intense rains could potentially damage standing crops, pushing yields below initial estimates," warns a leading agronomist.
Conversely, Rajasthan's Urad-growing regions have been marked by dry spells, potentially fast-tracking the harvest season, slated to commence next week.
While the crop maintained robust health earlier in the season, the recent climatic fluctuations are casting a shadow on yield expectations in these significant belts.
The Ministry of Agriculture has also spotlighted a notable shift in agricultural trends. The land area allocated for Urad cultivation has decreased by 14.0%. Diversification in farming choices sees Rajasthan's farmers shifting towards paddy and soybean, Madhya Pradesh favoring maize and soybean, and a noticeable trend towards groundnut cultivation in Uttar Pradesh.
This agricultural pivot means Urad's cultivation footprint is anticipated to remain 8-10% diminished, particularly in pivotal states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. The combination of acreage reductions and unpredictable weather could significantly impact the Urad market trajectory in the subsequent months.
(By CommoditiesControl Bureau; +91-9820130172)
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