AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
CLIMATE & WEATHER
Bay `low' could deepen into depression: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put the brewing low-pressure area in the west-central Bay of Bengal under watch for signs of intensification into a full-blown monsoon depression. This comes even as stray international models ...
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HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Of medicinal value
FLOODING MARKETS: Black berry fruits, brought from East Godavari district, have flooded the markets in Visakhapatnam and nearby areas. The fruits contain medicinal value. A basket of black berry fruits costs Rs 1,000. In retail outlets, the ...
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RUBBER
Spot rubber firms up as sellers retreat
A better closing in leading international indices kept the domestic rubber firm on Monday. Sellers retreated as monsoon showers intensified giving bullish hopes though there was news on fresh imports. Futures ...
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TEA
Teas turn dearer in Kolkata, Guwahati
Prices up at Coonoor sales also
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COTTON
Textile body to train W. African cotton farmers
The South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) here will hold a 10-day programme on "cotton cultivation, commerce, quality aspect and value addition" between June 19 and 30, for members of cotton farming/trade/ industry from ...
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CASHEW
Exporters find domestic cashew market lucrative
As rupee rises against the dollar, retail sector booms
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SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Cardamom prices decline on poor quality
Harvesting depends on the behaviour of monsoon
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Dropping volume
RISING VALUE: Small cardamom kept for sale at a retail outlet in Kochi, Kerala. During 2006-07, 650 tonnes of small cardamom, valued at Rs 22.36 crore, were exported against 863 tonnes, valued at Rs 26.82 crore, in 2005-06. The unit value ...
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Centre's pledge helps pepper futures rebound
Consumer Affairs Ministry says it will assess their demands
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