Tur Dal| Decline in area under Tur or pigeon pea has affected.

Decline in area under Tur or pigeon pea has affected production of Kharif Pulses which is estimated at 5.20 million tonnes for 2014-2015 year as against their production of 6.02 million tonnes during Kharif 2013-2014. Erratic rainfall and dry spells in several parts of the country have also impacted productivity of kharif pulse crops.