Maharashtra Farmers Reduce Moong Acreage Amid Shifting Crop Trends

Farmers in Maharashtra are planting different amounts of pulse crops this year.

They are planting much less moong (a type of bean) because they are less sure about this crop.

However, they are planting more urad (another bean) because it's doing well in the market and can handle the unpredictable rainy weather better.

Tur, a main pulse crop, is still being planted at about the same amount as before, even though the weather and prices can be uncertain.

Overall, the total area for planting pulses is a bit less than usual.

This is happening while farmers are planting a lot more of other crops like corn.

Experts say this is because the weather has been unpredictable and farming is getting more expensive.

Some farmers feel that other crops like soybeans give them better profits than pulses.