Australia and Brazil to Grow Pigeon Pea for Indian Consumers

Australia and Brazil to Grow Pigeon Pea for Indian Consumers

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  • Meeting and Collaboration: Australian and Indian Officials Discuss Pigeon pea Production
    • Australian Agriculture Minister Murray Watt, Indian food ministry officials, and representatives of IPGA held a meeting.
    • IPGA will facilitate pigeon pea farming in Queensland with support from Pulse Australia.

 

  • Australian Efforts: Resuming Arhar Dal Production for Indian Market
    • Australia previously conducted successful trial production in 2019 but halted due to unprofitable prices in India.
    • Now, they are recommencing efforts to grow pigeon peas specifically for the Indian market.
    • Assured orders from the Indian government may be sought for the initiative’s success.

 

  • Demand and Supply Deficit: India’s Need for Pigeon Peas
    • India has been facing a deficit of approximately 1.7 million tonnes in Pigeon pea demand and supply.
    • The deficit itself serves as an assurance for any seller of pigeon peas.

 

  • Brazil Collaboration: IPGA’s Agreement to Cultivate Pigeon pea
    • IPGA signed an agreement with Brazil to assist farmers in cultivating Pigeon pea , a new crop for the country.
    • The collaboration aims to contribute to increased Pigeon pea dal production to meet Indian consumer demand.

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