Impact of Reduced Sowing and Erratic Monsoon on Tur Crop; Concerns Over Productivity

11-Aug-2026 06:07 PM

New Delhi: Due to erratic monsoon patterns, Tur (pigeon pea) sowing in Karnataka and Maharashtra could not take place on time this year, resulting in a total sown area significantly lower than that of the previous year.

Meanwhile, monsoon conditions remain irregular in several key producing regions. The lack of adequate rainfall over the past few days has led to visible signs of moisture stress in the crop.

Reduced acreage, delayed sowing, and an erratic monsoon—these three factors are unfavorable for the new Tur crop. These conditions are likely to directly impact crop productivity.

Given the prevailing weather conditions, the productivity of the new Tur crop is expected to be well below normal. If adequate and well-distributed rainfall does not occur in the coming days, estimates for both productivity and total production could be revised downwards.

Low production levels would likely result in limited market arrivals of the new Tur crop in the coming months. This could provide support to the Tur market and potentially lead to firmer prices. However, the final assessment of the new crop's output will depend on rainfall in the coming days, the current state of the crop, and weather conditions.