Pulses are becoming more of a luxury food item than a stable protein in India as both demand and prices continue to rise. Similarly, poultry and dairy farmers are facing a major problem regarding the protein needs of animals. Protein Crisis in Food Even though the importation of pulses (dals or lentils) continues and 5,000 MT have arrived at the ports India with another 2,000 MT in transit, prices continue to move up. The government of India (GOI) plans to import an additional 2,000 MT, which will be sold at government-certified stores to its employees and the general public.Pulses are a staple of the Indian diet with tur dal (pisum sativum or pegion pea) particularly in great demand in south India. Its retail prices are at a high o...
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