iGrain India - Brisbane. An agribusiness expert of Rabo Bank believes that the total production of pulse crops in Australia during the 2024-25 season can increase to historical levels as producers have increased the sowing area of pulses in view of strong global demand.
Large scale imports of gram and lentils are expected in India, which has excited Australian producers. According to the expert, the category of pulse crops in Australia mainly produces gram, lentil, faba beans, peas, lupin and mung beans.
During the 2024-25 season, the production of these pulses is likely to be better than the 2023-24 season. Despite the weather charges and dense fog in some producing areas, the total production of pulses will surpass last year's level.
According to experts, till the onset of dense fog in the southern producing areas of the country in September, the total production of pulses in Australia was estimated to have increased to around 45 lakh tonnes, which was considered to be the second highest level till date.
Although the average yield rate of pulses will decrease due to dense fog, but hope is not lost yet. After the fog crisis ends, the crops can grow again and the decline in production can be compensated.
Gram will play a major role in the increase in pulse production in Australia, whose sowing area has increased considerably.
Australia ranks second after India in global production of gram, while in terms of export it remains at the number one position.
Canada and Russia are also its exporting countries. The announcement of duty-free import of Desi gram was made in India at the time when its sowing season had started in Australia.
This gave a good incentive to the farmers of Australia to increase the production area of gram. Apart from India, other major importers of Australian gram include Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates and Pakistan.