AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
RICE
Global rice prices seen rising on declining stocks
THE global rice market is in for remarkable changes in 2005 with prices expected to soar on the back of major changes anticipated in production, consumption and stock position. Rice production across the world is forecast to continue to trail ...
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AQUACULTURE
Kerala fishermen union's plea
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Swatantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation has asked the Government to view seriously the threat made by a section of boat owners to defy the monsoon-time trawling ban. The State president of the Federation, ...
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HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Plum offer
Prices of mangoes have hit the rock bottom thanks to record production. With monsoon in full swing, street vendors in Kochi are clearing their stocks in a jiffy, without bothering about profits. ...
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PLANTATIONS
Saplings for sale in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Government has notified prices of the high yielding varieties of coconut saplings raised in the farms under the aegis of the Agriculture Department. An official said here that the `West Coast Tall' would ...
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RUBBER
Minor variations in rubber prices
THE domestic spot rubber market remained almost steady with minor variations on Wednesday. As the major manufacturers were not willing to buy at higher levels RSS 4 closed slightly lower at Rs 61.25 against Rs 61.50 on brisk trading. Though ...
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SUGAR
Sugar prices may rule firm on lower supply
SUGAR prices may rule firm in the next few days mainly on lower supply for the current month and steady demand from retailers and bulk consumers. Prices in Mumbai have risen sharply by about Rs 45-50 per quintal in a week's time on restricted ...
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OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
China factor may buoy groundnut exports
THE `China' factor coupled with a shortfall in world carryover production is likely to lead to rise in export of Indian groundnuts, according to the Indian Oilseeds and Produce Exporters Association (IOPEA). IOPEA members, who recently visited ...
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TOBACCO
Tobacco sales enter final phase in AP
So far, 85.14 million kg have been sold and auctions may get over by mid-July.
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SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Pepper static on low-key trade
With the heat wave conditions prevailing in the North, domestic demand from upcountry has declined. Overseas demand is also virtually nil. Spot prices of MG1 and ungarbled on Wednesday remained unchanged at Tuesday's level of Rs 7,200 and Rs ...
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