AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
RICE
FAO sees drop in global rice trade
World rice market, largely dominated by Asian countries as producers, consumers, exporters and importers, is waiting for clear direction after prices firmed since April following tightening supplies and steady import demand. Rice prices are ...
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HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Facility for ripening banana to come up in Kurnool
As part of efforts to adding value to horticulture produce, the Horticulture Department in the State has encouraged a group of farmers to set up a mutually aided society to establish a banana-ripening chamber in the district. The Rs 16-lakh ...
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PLANTATIONS
Rlys reworking norms for commercial jatropha
Revenue sharing basis may be eased to attract pvt sector
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RUBBER
Trade selling hits spot rubber
The domestic rubber market remained under pressure on Wednesday, while traders sold their stock to limit losses. Sheet rubber declined to Rs 105.50 and Rs 105 a kg respectively at Kottayam and Kochi from Rs 106.25 a kg on Tuesday. The prices ...
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SUGAR
Notification on sugar export ban causes ripples
Advance licence holders may be allowed to ship
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TEA
Lower tea volumes on offer at Coonoor sale
The volume of teas offered for sale at the auctions of the Coonoor Tea Trade Association (CTTA) to be held on Thursday and Friday will be 71,000 kg lower than last week, but it will still be the fourth largest volume to be offered here so far ...
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GOLD & SILVER
Weakening dollar helps gold to turn positive
Could find support from differentiated approach towards risk
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COTTON
Big opportunity coming India's way in cotton
Firm world prices will help increase export
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OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
Concor move to transport vegetable oil to Nepal stalled
Road transporters stop Concor from loading first rake
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SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Pepper futures recover on buying interest
Pepper futures recovered on buying interest and lack of selling pressure on Wednesday. All the positions on NCDEX and NMCE moved up and the increase was from Rs 12 to Rs 49 a quintal on NCDEX, while at the latter it was from Rs 54 to Rs 98 a ...
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OUTLOOK
Agri market expansion shifting to Asia
China, India to be movers & shakers
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