AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
COMMODITY EXCHANGES
NCDEX to meet jeera body members today in Unjha
The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has scheduled a meeting with its Jeera Product Committee along with representatives of NCMSL (National Collateral Management Services Ltd) on May 29. The meeting is being held to discuss ...
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CLIMATE & WEATHER
Monsoon sets in over Kerala
Heavy rainfall warning issued for Kerala, Lakshadweep, Kanyakumari
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CULTIVATION
Call for national bio-diesel policy
Let farmers `sow their own power', say experts
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SEEDS
Farmers rush for Bt cottonseeds in AP
Police resort to lathicharge; State Goverrnment orders probe
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PLANTATIONS
Cocoa market yet to pick up
The cocoa market is yet to pick up as the price is still ruling between Rs 20-23 a kg for wet beans, according to sources close to Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Ltd (Campco). The peak production season ...
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RUBBER
Liquidation affects spot rubber prices
International and domestic rubber prices remained under pressure on Monday. According to sources, the leading Japanese markets fell on bull liquidation and bear selling at higher levels wiping out the gains in early trading. The trend was ...
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Geojit Comm full-year net rises 123%
Geojit Commodities has recorded a 123 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 4.88 crore for 2006-07, from Rs 2.19 crore in the previous year. Profit before tax grew to Rs 7.64 crore (Rs 3.28 crore). Total revenue of the company, which is a major ...
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AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
Kerala's Agricultural Debt Relief panel to be expanded
The Agricultural Debt Relief Commission, constituted by the Kerala Government, will be expanded by inducting two more members. This is aimed at increasing the representation of farmers in the commission so as to make its functioning more ...
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SILK
China silk sector for more tie-ups
The Chinese silk industry has sought increased co-operation from the Indian industry to tap the world markets jointly. A high-powered delegation from the Chinese silk industry comprising members of China National Silk ...
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OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
Turning popular
REAPING PROFITS: Sunflower crop being cultivated at a farm in Vallam in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district. Cultivation of the oilseed has increased in Tamil Nadu as the crop, according to farmers, gives good yield and takes only 85 days for ...
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SPICES & CONDIMENTS
India top supplier of black pepper to US
India was the largest exporter of whole black pepper to the US during January-March 2007, while it was at second position in shipments of ground pepper to that country during the period. Shipments of black pepper from India to the US stood at ...
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Declining trend in pepper futures
Pepper futures declined on Monday, as the authorities concerned have not yet shown any positive signs to consider the trade demands on the near month level limit, which will become applicable from July. Overall, the market has shown a ...
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EVENTS
Meet for formulating farm sector growth plan
National Development Council to draw road map for States
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