AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
EMPLOYMENT
Strengthened commodity boards to drive productivity
New Delhi, Jan. 19 The recent approval of the Union Cabinet for filling up vacancies for research and technical personnel and lifting of cuts in technical posts in the Commodity Boards and Export Inspection Council (EIC) would impart “a ...
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RUBBER
Spot rubber edges higher
Kottayam, Jan. 19 Physical rubber rates showed a positive mood on Saturday. Sheet rubber improved to Rs 95 a kg at Kottayam while the grade closed steady at the same level in Kochi. The trend was mixed.Rubber turned better on NMCE. The ...
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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Palm oil may test resistance, dip
Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Friday erasing gains made during the week, as crude and soya oil markets declined on US economic woes. Oil slipped below $90 a barrel during the week, as bleak economic data heightened concerns the US ...
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FOODGRAINS
NECC to press for ban on maize exports
Coimbatore, Jan.19 The National Egg Co-ordination Committee (NECC) will pressure the Centre to ban maize exports due to rise in domestic maize prices.Despite the country recording a higher maize production this year, the price has risen ...
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REGULATORY BODIES & RULINGS
Ticker boards at local markets
To help farmers get better prices
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