Marathwada rain deficit cuts soybean yields as tur prices rise above MSP
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A severe rainfall deficit across key Maharashtra districts is expected to cut soybean yields sharply (40–50% of normal in Marathwada), tightening near-term supply as new crop arrivals begin in ~15 days. While better output in Madhya Pradesh may partially offset losses, markets are already repricing protein crops: tur and chana spot prices are well above MSP, reflecting anticipated production shortfalls and broader food-inflation sensitivity.
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Marathwada has faced a 38% rainfall shortfall, with seven key districts receiving only about half of normal precipitation, putting soybean and pigeon pea yields at risk. Traders expect soybean output at 40-50% of normal in Marathwada and 60-70% in Vidarbha, with the new crop expected to start arriving in mandis in about 15 days. Soybean prices in Latur are close to the minimum support price, while tur prices are already well above MSP as tightening supply expectations lift spot quotes.
