The Hindu Business Line : Friday, July 07, 2006

INSIGHT
Second green revolution demands strategic re-think
If a Second Green Revolution is to be introduced, there must be a re-think on strategies. It cannot be technology intensive. Nor must it rely on GM crops. Also the needs of rainfed agriculture must be considered. More

HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Nilgiris — cashing in on vegetable biz
Buyers are in talks with farmers for direct supplies More

RUBBER
Spot rubber rules steady
Spot rubber prices were quoted steady on Thursday. Sentiments remained almost paralysed, as the reports from the international markets were not promising. RSS 4 was traded steady at Rs 105.50 and Rs 105 a kg respectively at Kottayam and Kochi as ... More

TEA
Declining trend in tea output likely to continue
Hit by torrential rains, high velocity winds in South More

JUTE
CCEA nod for mandatory use of jute in packaging
100 pc compulsory packaging for foodgrains, sugar More

OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
COMMODITY COMMENTARY
Coordinated approach lacking in tackling crisis
Mandatory use of 20 per cent expeller oil in production of vanaspati More

Poor buying affects palmolein
RBD palmolein ruled weak on the local edible oil market on Thursday on poor buying enquiries. Groundnut oil raw was steady at Rs 500 for 10 kg. Imported crude soya oil was steady at Rs 395. RBD palmolein was down Rs 4 at Rs 407. Castor oil ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Pepper futures soar on tight supply
All the positions on NCDEX and NMCE witnessed substantial increase. The increase at the former was from Rs 179 to Rs 212 a quintal while at the latter it was from Rs 112 to Rs 167 a quintal. The Jul contract on NCDEX went up by Rs 211 a ... More

INTERVIEW
`Invest in commodities instead of their stocks'
"I do not know if I would buy the rupee because there is serious balance of trade problem." Sugar has wonderful fundamentals going forward: Jim Rogers More