The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, November 23, 2006

FERTILISERS
Bengal scales up fertiliser requirement for rabi season
The West Bengal Government has pitched the State's requirements of fertilisers for the current rabi season at a level which is much higher than their actual consumption during the rabi last year. Thus, the requirement of di-ammonium phosphate ... More

HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES
India to push horticulture in Russia
As part of the Union Government's plan to push value of exports in a big way in the next few years, the Commerce Ministry is making efforts to find a new market in Russia for Indian agricultural and horticultural exporters. The ... More

RUBBER
Rubber dips on lack of buying support
Declining global indices induced further pressure on the physical rubber prices. The market fell lacking proper support from major manufacturers though the supplies were meagre. RSS 4 weakened to Rs 78.50 from Rs 79 a kg both at Kottayam and ... More

FOODS & FOOD PROCESSING
Sales of organic foods to top $40 b by year-end
Production not keeping pace with growing demand, says study More

GOLD & SILVER
Gem, jewellery exports down 9.52 pc in Oct
Fluctuations in gold, crude prices hit shipments More

FOODGRAINS
TN to bring 1 lakh ha more under maize
To meet demand of animal feed manufacturers More

OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
Higher demand
USE AS FUEL: Coconut oil being sold at a processing mill in Kochi, Kerala. Coconut oil prices have begun to gain as prices of all edible oils have increased on demand exceeding supply. Higher crude prices and use of vegetable oil for bio-diesel ... More

CASHEW
Organic cashew launched in local markets
After getting a good response for organic cashew in the overseas market, Achal Industries, a Mangalore-based cashew manufacturer and exporter, has launched organic cashew in the Indian market. Achal Industries, which took up production of ... More

INTERVIEW
Crude free from weather concerns
The warmer than normal winter in the northern hemisphere and suppressed hurricane activity in the tropical north Atlantic are expected to help insulate crude prices from the wild swings triggered by weather concerns. Forecasts put out by ... More

EVENTS
Dubai gold meet to discuss trade aspects
An international conference on gold — Global Gold Forum 2006 — covering diverse aspects such as markets, prices, investment, jewellery, derivatives trading and related services will be held in Dubai during November 26-28. Gold is ... More

TRENDS
Anita Roddick to help L'Oreal source from farmers
The Body Shop to enhance presence in India More