This forecast was voiced by the Chairman of the Association of grain and bean of India Pradeep Gocad.

"The growth of gross harvest of leguminous crops in the country will contribute to expansion of acreage under them – to 30.6 million hectares, against 56.7 mln ha a year earlier amid favorable weather conditions and high prices for these products", — explained the expert.

Also P. Gorad noted that the government of India aims at achieving self-sufficiency in bean crops. To do this, work is underway to improve the quality of seed, farmers are provided with the best conditions for obtaining loans and schemes of crop insurance, organized special training courses for farmers.

In addition, the Indian authorities plan to create a buffer stock bean in the amount of 2 million tons. "To date, in the state of India already has 1.1 million tons of legumes, and purchase campaign continues", — said the speaker.

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