Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan
A protein-rich legume, also known as *arhar* or *toor dal*, valued for its high lysine content, dietary fiber, and drought resistance. Used in food (split peas, flour), animal feed, and sustainable farming (soil improvement through nitrogen fixation).
**Primary Sources:**
– **Top Producers:** India (60% of global supply), Myanmar, Malawi, Uganda, and Tanzania.
– **Growing Regions:** Thrives in tropical/subtropical climates; widely cultivated in South Asia, East Africa, and parts of Central America/Caribbean.
**Key Fact:**
A climate-resilient “orphan crop” critical for food security in arid regions. Often intercropped with cereals like sorghum or maize, enhancing farm productivity and soil health.
