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With an expected yield of 1.6 million tonnes in the 2023–24 crop year, India is expected to emerge as the world's leading producer of lentils.
By Karmactive Staff
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Rohit Kumar Singh, the Union Secretary for Consumer Affairs, highlighted this noteworthy increase in production, possibly setting a new world record.
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Major producers Canada and Australia, whose yields are expected at 1.4 and 1.5 million tonnes, respectively, are surpassed by the projected output.
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Should this be accomplished, the amount of lentils produced in India will surpass the 1.6 million tonnes that were recorded during the 2017–18 harvest year.
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With 1.5 million tonnes produced last year, India's lentil output has been steadily rising.
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Scientifically referred to as Lens Culinaris, lentils are a highly nutritious and adaptable staple food.
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They meet a variety of nutritional demands because they are high in fibre, protein, and important minerals.
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Lentils are a financially beneficial food option because they are substantially less expensive per serving than meat substitutes.
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The growing emphasis on sustainable and nutrient-dense crop choices is reflected in the trend in Indian agriculture towards increased cultivation of lentils.
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