OECD-FAO outlook report on Pulses

WHY IN NEWS? Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) & Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have published “OECD-FAO Outlook report 2021-2030” recently making interesting reading insofar as major crops are concerned. The latest report covers pulses and a few other non-major crops under ‘other products’ category. ABOUT: India is central to any projection in global pulses because it is by far world’s largest producer, processor, importer and consumer of the protein-rich legume. However, this year report on pulses betrays a broad and superficial view on pulses. Key Findings of report As per report, global pulses supply will increase by 22....Read More