|
|
Resources Agri-Biz & Commodities Compensation for chilli farmers; sabotage ruled out (May 09, 2008) Chilli prices up Rs 10/kg; short-term scarcity seen (May 06, 2008) Guntur chilli market yard gutted, loss estimated at Rs 55 cr (May 04, 2008)
| Agricultural Institutions |
Nabard sanctions Rs 3,622 cr for infrastructure projects (December 18, 2008) Nabard projects: Kerala’s credit potential in 2009-10 at Rs 44,484 cr (December 13, 2008) Campco plans wind energy production (December 03, 2008) Nabard sanctions Rs 298 cr (December 02, 2008) Nabard credit plan for Tirunelveli (December 01, 2008) Icrisat opens knowledge centre for food processing (November 22, 2008) TNAU, Canada varsity tie up (November 21, 2008) Icrisat programme looks to improve sorghum output (November 12, 2008) TN farm varsity initiative (November 07, 2008) ‘Casual approach won’t do in tackling desertification’ (November 05, 2008) Banks, Nabard to get first instalment of farm debt waiver (October 16, 2008) Nabard mulls micro cover for rural poor (October 07, 2008) Nabard fund to help farming community adopt tech (August 19, 2008) Kerala staff to join Nabard strike (August 12, 2008) Nabard hiking rates irks co-op banks (July 15, 2008) Markfed for higher MSP (July 15, 2008) New Director for CRIDA (July 08, 2008) Tea Board to invite fresh bids to open closed gardens (June 27, 2008) TNAU research meet urges raising trees as farm enterprise (May 06, 2008) Nabard sanctions Rs 290 cr to AP (April 30, 2008) FCI may top wheat procurement target (April 13, 2008) Rs 1,345-cr Nabard aid for TN co-op banks likely (April 12, 2008) Nabard sets higher short-term refinance target of Rs 22,000 cr (April 10, 2008) Nabard disbursals in Kerala at Rs 1,483 cr in 2007-08 (April 09, 2008) Nabard to pool small farmers’ holdings (April 04, 2008) Icrisat setting up $5.25 m bio-food knowledge centre (March 21, 2008) TN farm varsity signs pact (March 04, 2008) Caution is the word on 100% FDI in agri banks (February 29, 2008) Paddy processing research centre gets national institute status (February 13, 2008) Nabard sanctions Rs 144 cr to Kerala (February 08, 2008) AP’s credit potential pegged at Rs 42,460 cr (February 01, 2008) Icrisat, New Zealand institute sign pact (February 01, 2008) Nabard asks NGOs to reach out to rural communities (January 31, 2008) Nabard sanctions Rs 23.68 cr to Kerala (January 09, 2008) Nabard sanctions Rs 537 cr to AP (January 01, 2008)
Bill to amend Apeda Act in LS (December 23, 2008) No hike in edible oil import duties: Pawar (November 27, 2008) Centre clears farming of vannamei shrimp (November 06, 2008) Higher cane prices could dent margins of UP mills (October 21, 2008) CCEA clears Rs 50 a quintal paddy bonus (October 17, 2008) Kerala Cabinet okays organic farming policy (October 16, 2008) ‘No plans to review import duty on farm items’ (September 18, 2008) Steep hike in support price for kharif crops (September 12, 2008) 50% hike likely in sugarcane SMP (September 03, 2008) Agri Dept projects to come under social audit (September 01, 2008) Abhijit Sen calls for debate on subsidies on food, fertilisers (August 24, 2008) Open market sale to make available 50 lakh t of wheat (August 22, 2008) New urea policy fixes floor price at $250 a tonne (August 09, 2008) Quality norms for onion exports tightened (August 03, 2008) Centre scraps import duty on raw cotton (July 10, 2008) Policy proposals may help sugar realisations (July 04, 2008) Maize exports banned till October 15 (July 04, 2008) Govt set to decontrol sugar industry from October 1 (July 03, 2008) 30 l tonnes sugar buffer released (July 02, 2008) Kerala unhappy with support price for paddy (June 14, 2008) Ad hoc Rs 850/quintal support price for paddy (June 13, 2008) High global prices spoil fertiliser party (June 12, 2008) Is the Centre deliberately delaying paddy MSP hike decision? (June 09, 2008) Bengal to formulate balanced policy for farm, industry (May 28, 2008) Pawar hints at higher support price for paddy (May 27, 2008) Speculation over ‘deal’ between futures industry, Govt (May 10, 2008) ‘Hike paddy support price to Rs 18,000/t’ (May 01, 2008) ‘Govt should not allow edible oil prices to drop further’ (April 12, 2008) Single super phosphate price fixed at Rs 3,400 a tonne (April 12, 2008) Farm cost panel’s cane price formula leaves industry bitter (April 04, 2008) Creation of farmers’ debt relief fund cleared (March 28, 2008) Customs duty on cooking oils slashed (March 21, 2008) Scheme soon to get farmers out of moneylenders’ grip (March 16, 2008) Norm for using domestic vegoils in vanaspati off (February 21, 2008) Evolve food processing policy, States told (February 20, 2008) Farm cost panel moots minimum remunerative price for crops (February 17, 2008) Confusion over rice export ban notification (February 13, 2008) Additional release of sugar to keep prices on leash (February 06, 2008) SC stays HC order on sugarcane pricing (January 19, 2008) No consensus on direct farm subsidy (January 08, 2008)
MSP policy: Is it back to the Abhijit Sen formula? (December 08, 2008) Farm sector likely to grow at 4%, says Pawar (November 24, 2008)
Madras Aluminium suspends production (December 11, 2008) Mumbai to host 3-day Aluminium India 2008 expo (February 21, 2008)
Livestock Board, Sree Chitra Institute launch joint venture (August 20, 2008) IVRCL bags contract for livestock institute building (July 16, 2008) On death row? (May 13, 2008) IVRCL bags Rs 79-cr research centre project (March 26, 2008)
US cuts anti-dumping duty on Indian shrimps (July 11, 2008)
Fishing for security (December 22, 2008) Business slump (December 19, 2008) Fish export from Kerala declines (December 18, 2008) Making a mark (December 08, 2008) Catching on (December 06, 2008) Shrimp farmers seek compensation (December 05, 2008) Seafood exporters urged to focus on value-added products (December 05, 2008) Oceanaa in pact for shrimp hatchery (December 03, 2008) Vast work area (December 02, 2008) Biometric cards for fishermen (December 02, 2008) Global shrimp prices likely to weaken (November 28, 2008) ‘Coldwater fisheries growth important for food security’ (November 27, 2008) Lakshadweep gets nod for 100-t fishing vessel buy (November 25, 2008) Aqua expo (November 22, 2008) Infrastructure for fisheries sector to be modernised (November 22, 2008) Fish farming (November 21, 2008) EU team visits Vizag fishing harbour (November 19, 2008) Distress alert transmitters (November 18, 2008) Fishing community seeks loan waiver (November 16, 2008) The blockade (November 14, 2008) Choice Group’s shrimp brand makes a mark in US (November 11, 2008) Freight sop scheme for seafood sector approved (November 08, 2008) Farming fish organically (November 03, 2008) Unit value of marine exports rises (October 31, 2008) Debt relief (October 30, 2008) Plans to boost ornamental fish exports to $50 m by 2012 (October 30, 2008) Organic aquaculture harvest to begin on Nov 1 (October 25, 2008) Global shrimp prices continue to reign low (October 24, 2008) Joint venture to promote oceanarium in Kochi (October 21, 2008) Rs 3.2 cr grant to train inland fish farmers (October 17, 2008) Global tuna prices surge (October 04, 2008) Govt plans fisheries varsity (September 17, 2008) Awaiting turn (September 08, 2008) Variety fare (September 05, 2008) Tatas’ tech support for fisheries institute in TN (September 03, 2008) Shore-bound (August 30, 2008) A toast to the coast (August 25, 2008) Increase in focus on seabass culture (August 25, 2008) CIFT designs fibreglass boats for fishermen in Rajasthan (August 25, 2008) Falling yield (August 23, 2008) On collision course? (August 20, 2008) Organic aquaculture project gets under way (August 19, 2008) Seafood exports: Share of shrimps falls; frozen finfish records rise (August 18, 2008) Indian seafood exports touch $1.89 b in 2007-08 (August 13, 2008) Bleak prospects (August 12, 2008) Shrimp case: WTO panel adopts ruling in favour of India, Thailand (August 05, 2008) CMFRI gets new director (August 01, 2008) Back in action (August 01, 2008) Fishy affair (July 31, 2008) Project to boost capture fisheries sector (July 26, 2008) 7 fishermen to get training in Vietnam (July 20, 2008) MPEDA convenes meet for controlling harmful residues (July 15, 2008) Aquaculture expo to be held at Bhubaneswar (July 14, 2008) Scope for seafood units (July 12, 2008) Deadline for boat registration (July 12, 2008) Source of livelihood (July 12, 2008) Diesel short supply hits fishing operations at Vizag harbour (July 10, 2008) ‘Fisheries output growth declined after WTO’ (June 30, 2008) Different yields (June 26, 2008) Fishing in polluted waters (June 25, 2008) Struggle for survival (June 18, 2008) Push for growth (June 17, 2008) Getting covered (June 14, 2008) Exports of frozen tuna loins begin (June 10, 2008) Big catch (June 09, 2008) Bartronics to issue bar coded tokens for fish medicine (May 31, 2008) 2 shrimp exporters picked for US dumping duty review (May 31, 2008) Dollar fluctuations eat into Indian shrimp exports (May 30, 2008) Karnataka’s 57-day fishing ban from June 15 (May 30, 2008) Big haul (May 28, 2008) AP shrimp farmers urged to diversify (May 27, 2008) Fish workers seek legislation on coastal biodiversity (May 26, 2008) Shrimp farm industry seeks introduction of new variety (May 24, 2008) Work on aqua-tech park under way (May 21, 2008) Plum catch (May 16, 2008) Ornamental fish may get green certification (May 15, 2008) TN fishermen seek compensation for trawl ban (May 15, 2008) Inland fishing (May 14, 2008) Noodles and ice cream from fish (May 08, 2008) Kinfra proposes to set up marine park at Beypore (April 30, 2008) Fisheries institute demonstrates cage culture in Vizag (April 28, 2008) Oceanic Edibles to set up food processing units (April 19, 2008) Captive catch (April 19, 2008) Captive catch (April 19, 2008) Oceanic Edibles to set up food processing units (April 19, 2008) Fishermen upset over extended ban period (April 16, 2008) Relief effort under way (April 05, 2008) Fishing harbour work apace (March 13, 2008) US to review shrimp anti-dumping duty (March 06, 2008) Victims of pollution (March 04, 2008) ‘Domestic market important for fisheries’ (February 19, 2008) Net-working (February 19, 2008) Seminar on aquaculture today (February 18, 2008) Measures sought to revive seafood sector (February 16, 2008) Seafood meet focuses on deep sea fishing (February 09, 2008) International seafood show from tomorrow (February 07, 2008) $50-m target set for ornamental fish exports (February 07, 2008) US dumping duty on shrimps to be reviewed (February 07, 2008) ‘Fishy’ job (January 29, 2008) Low value-added forms hampering tuna exports (January 11, 2008) SEZ to be set up for marine products in AP (January 09, 2008) Action plan to boost tuna exports (January 07, 2008) Pawar calls for integrated approach within fisheries sector (January 05, 2008) Kerala Shipping to launch fisheries research vessel (January 03, 2008)
Kurien chosen for agriculture leadership award (September 17, 2008) Export award for Pala Coop Society (May 08, 2008) Kanan Devan reaps rich haul at tea tasting contest (February 21, 2008) Nabard award for farmers’ club (February 07, 2008) Award for Malappuram couple (January 06, 2008)
GM crops and their opponents (December 26, 2008) GM food: Substantial progress made in research (December 15, 2008) GEAC clears limited field trials of GM corn (November 18, 2008) Modern lab set up to boost organic farming (November 04, 2008) Symposium on automation in food microbiology (September 09, 2008) ‘Two genetics related panels violate norms, lack quorum’ (May 30, 2008) Call for research on efficacy of Bt cottonseeds (May 11, 2008) Tremendous scope for vertical growth in biotech crops (May 09, 2008) Biovet sets up unit to produce vaccines for farm animals (April 25, 2008) NGOs, farmers plan anti-GM campaign (April 07, 2008) Bt brinjal trials have GEAC approval: TNAU (February 24, 2008) ‘India has fifth largest area under GM crops’ (February 19, 2008) Bt factor, a reason for higher cotton output (February 19, 2008) Go slow on genetically modified crops: Expert (January 05, 2008)
Rs 100 a quintal bonus payment likely for paddy (October 02, 2008) AP farmers to get bonus (March 10, 2008)
Agriculture, a growth engine (September 01, 2008) Books on agriculture released (August 07, 2008) ‘Agriculture needs inputs on leadership, management’ (May 08, 2008)
Farm debt waiver: Banks to get two thirds in cash (March 15, 2008) Parliament Members Farmers’ Forum set to be revived (March 11, 2008) RBI supports farm loan waiver scheme (March 07, 2008) AP mulls extending loan waiver scheme (March 07, 2008) ‘Double-digit growth in farm sector possible’ (March 07, 2008) RBI support (March 07, 2008) About 50 lakh Maharashtra farmers to benefit (March 07, 2008) PM defends farm loan waiver (March 06, 2008) Loan waiver: Bounty for cane farmers (March 05, 2008) A new dawn? (March 05, 2008) Turnover tax likely to push up commodity trading costs (March 04, 2008) Exchanges, broking firms to plead against commodity transaction tax (March 04, 2008) ‘Time for farmers to achieve higher productivity’ (March 04, 2008) About 60 lakh AP farmers to benefit from loan waiver (March 04, 2008) Farm loan waivers: The figures don’t add up (March 04, 2008) Will the Budget package work for poor farmers? (March 03, 2008) Budget: Grain traders disappointed (March 03, 2008) Insurance cos set to launch special schemes for plantation crops (March 03, 2008) ‘Debt waiver good for banks’ (March 02, 2008) ‘Budget for next general election, not next generation’ (March 01, 2008) Flowing benefits (March 01, 2008) ‘Commodity transaction tax to hit price discovery’ (March 01, 2008) 4 cr farmers to benefit from debt waiver scheme (March 01, 2008) Loan waiver: Bankers await the fine print (March 01, 2008) Spin-off effect likely from loan waiver (March 01, 2008) All smiles (March 01, 2008) Mixed reactions from edible oil industry (March 01, 2008) Loan waiver for small, marginal farmers (March 01, 2008) ‘Focus is on agricultural growth’ (March 01, 2008) Cardamom, pepper to benefit (March 01, 2008) Budget may boost irrigation demand (March 01, 2008) Overdue focus on agriculture (March 01, 2008) Less-than friendly to commodity derivatives (March 01, 2008) Commodity trading to turn a costly affair (March 01, 2008) Sugar, edible oil sectors feel let down by Budget (March 01, 2008) Opening the gates for irrigation (March 01, 2008) Widening the field (March 01, 2008) Prompt payers may feel cheated: Experts (March 01, 2008) Hesitant repayment of debt of gratitude (March 01, 2008) New institution to fund irrigation projects (March 01, 2008) Need renewed focus on productivity, R&D (March 01, 2008) ‘Loan waivers, a courageous move’ (March 01, 2008) Plantation sector happy with allocations (March 01, 2008) ‘Treat poultry farming at par with agriculture’ (March 01, 2008) Farm reform must take root (February 25, 2008)
Kerala to put pressure for cashew development board Bill (December 23, 2008) Cashew Board to be set up in one of the bigger producing States (December 22, 2008) Russian ban adds to cashew export woes (December 19, 2008) Stalemate over setting up cashew development board (November 28, 2008) ‘Expand cashew cultivation in N-E States’ (November 25, 2008) Kerala, Tanzania in pact for supply of raw cashew nuts (November 23, 2008) ‘Vision 2020’ to help prepare road map for cashew sector (November 22, 2008) Financial turmoil pushes down cashew exports (November 19, 2008) Raw cashewnut supply seen declining (November 19, 2008) Value-added products from cashew corporation a big hit (November 12, 2008) Centre can’t go back on setting up of cashew board: Minister (November 10, 2008) Karnataka cashew body poll (October 01, 2008) Fresh push for Cashew Board by Commerce Ministry (September 23, 2008) Cashew exports continue to show uptrend (September 22, 2008) `Growing cashew can help eco restoration' (September 17, 2008) Moves to set up cashew board revived (August 29, 2008) China potential market for cashew products (August 27, 2008) Maharashtra tops in cashew output, yield (August 22, 2008) Global cashew shortage pushes up Indian exports (August 04, 2008) Q1 cashew nut shell liquid exports drop (August 02, 2008) Unit value realisation of cashew export increases (August 01, 2008) The ‘dukandar’ still holds sway (July 31, 2008) Retailing the king of nuts (July 31, 2008) Cashew body to sell products in Russia, China (July 30, 2008) Call for cashew processing unit (July 08, 2008) Nuts dearer (June 20, 2008) Cashew prices firm up on lower global output (June 17, 2008) Crunchy kernels (April 25, 2008) Karnataka share in cashew trade goes up (April 18, 2008) 4 cashew-based products launched (April 13, 2008) Cashew Corpn launches value-added products (April 08, 2008) Uncertainty continues over setting up of cashew board (March 26, 2008) Exporter develops biodynamic cashew (March 26, 2008) 3,000 tonnes raw cashew damaged due to rains (March 24, 2008) ‘India to gain on global cashew shortage’ (March 20, 2008) Cashew field day in Mangalore (March 18, 2008) Cashew exports likely to fall in volume, value (March 13, 2008) Cashew exports may rise on Vietnam woes (March 12, 2008) Tech centre mooted to boost cashew cultivation (February 26, 2008) Full mechanisation of cashew industry unlikely (February 15, 2008) Cashew body eyes profits after four decades (February 05, 2008) Cashew body to launch value-added products (February 01, 2008) Cashew exports drop on slew of factors (January 23, 2008) Centre plans Cashew Board (January 06, 2008) CEPC told not to shift headquarters (January 01, 2008) Cashew industry wants service tax on brokerage to go (January 01, 2008)
Fog cover to hang through dawn of New Year (December 30, 2008) Chill in north as Bay shows signs of warming up (December 29, 2008) Mercury drops further over northwest, peninsula (December 27, 2008) Mercury falls as anti-cyclone digs its heels (December 26, 2008) Mercury falls as weather clears over northwest (December 24, 2008) Fog envelops plains as skies clear up in northwest (December 22, 2008) Dipping westerlies fan moisture to northwest (December 20, 2008) Rains seen returning to south coastal TN (December 19, 2008) Rains relent over Tamil Nadu as dry air filters in (December 18, 2008) Monsoon back to ‘active phase’ over coastal TN (December 17, 2008) Easterly wave dumps moisture over coastal TN (December 16, 2008) Wet weather to break out over extreme north, south (December 15, 2008) Lull in south as westerlies spark weather in north (December 13, 2008) Drier winds make further inroads into peninsula (December 12, 2008) Monsoon may be active until weekend (December 11, 2008) ‘Low’ stays put, presides over locally wet weather (December 10, 2008) Depression weakens into ‘low’ over Sri Lanka (December 09, 2008) Cyclone threat off for TN as 07B weakens (December 08, 2008) Shift in bearing may cap Bay storm strength (December 06, 2008) Bay storm threatens to hit Lanka (December 05, 2008) Bay ‘low’ materialises, seen tracking west (December 04, 2008) Model runs discount cyclone threat for TN (December 03, 2008) IMD sees fresh buzz in southeast Bay (December 02, 2008) Wet weather on as cyclone remnant lingers (December 01, 2008) Cyclone Nisha’s remnant proves a soaker (November 29, 2008) Nisha drenches Tamil Nadu, set to weaken (November 28, 2008) Cyclone Nisha bides time to cross TN coast (November 27, 2008) Bay depression may intensify, to cross TN coast (November 26, 2008) Bay trumps forecasts, spins up early ‘low’ (November 25, 2008) Wet spell on as ‘low’ gets pushed by a day (November 24, 2008) IMD sets up watch for ‘low’ over southeast Bay (November 22, 2008) Easterly wave tightens grip over peninsular weather (November 21, 2008) Easterly wave kicks up weather over southeast coast (November 20, 2008) Wet weather to grow into west, northwest (November 19, 2008) Cyclone Khai-Muk remnant causes rains to linger (November 18, 2008) Bay cyclone revs up northeast monsoon (November 17, 2008) Cyclone brewing; A.P. coast may take hit (November 15, 2008) ‘Low’ becomes well marked over Bay (November 14, 2008) Build-up to ‘low’ continues over southeast Bay (November 13, 2008) Westerlies signals wet weather for northwest too (November 12, 2008) Peninsular rains to rev up ahead of ‘low’ (November 11, 2008) Bay ‘low’ to anchor monsoon revival this week (November 10, 2008) Sulking easterlies extend cold snap in South (November 06, 2008) Mixed outlook for winter weather (November 05, 2008) Cold wave filters into south peninsula (November 03, 2008) Isolated showers seen over Kerala, TN (November 01, 2008) Peninsular weather to stay quiet (October 30, 2008) Tropical cyclone Rashmi crosses Bangladesh (October 29, 2008) Bay bracing to witness cyclonic storm (October 27, 2008) ‘Low’ pops up over Bay, to intensify (October 25, 2008) Peninsular rains may relent soon (October 24, 2008) Fresh storm threat for Arabian Sea, Bay (October 23, 2008) Monsoon vigour over Bay; Arabian Sea hosts cyclone (October 22, 2008) Storm over Arabian Sea, whirl in Bay (October 21, 2008) IMD sets up watch for Bay ‘low’ (October 20, 2008) Chandrayaan may encounter peaking monsoon (October 18, 2008) Westerly system triggers rains over northwest (October 17, 2008) IMD declares onset of north-east monsoon (October 16, 2008) Northeast monsoon winds fan into South China Sea (October 15, 2008) Onset window opens for northeast monsoon (October 14, 2008) Monsoon tail wags in south peninsula (October 13, 2008) Rains may intensify over peninsula from Sunday (October 11, 2008) Build-up for northeast monsoon apace (October 10, 2008) Bay continues to be put under storm watch (October 08, 2008) Westerly system to bring down mercury (October 07, 2008) Wet spell holds in east, sporadic over peninsula (October 06, 2008) Monsoon withdrawal may be disrupted again (October 04, 2008) Monsoon draws to a close, rated ‘near normal’ (October 02, 2008) Wet spell over east as cyclonic whirl persists (October 01, 2008) Monsoon exits from most of north-west (September 30, 2008) Super typhoon Jangmi drains out moisture (September 29, 2008) Monsoon set to withdraw from Northwest (September 27, 2008) Monsoon set to withdraw from Northwest (September 27, 2008) With 5 days to go, rain deficit cut to 1% (September 26, 2008) Rice output estimated higher at 83.25 mt (September 26, 2008) Storm threat for Bay, Arabian Sea in early Oct (September 25, 2008) Feeble ‘low’ may see north-west dry up faster (September 24, 2008) Northwest pelted as Bay heaves again (September 22, 2008) Kharif crops in over 18 lakh hectares affected (September 20, 2008) Westerly rolls in, presages heavy falls in northwest (September 20, 2008) Rain deficit gets cut back to 2% (September 19, 2008) Bay under watch as depression crosses land (September 18, 2008) ‘Low’ ramps up to just below cyclone strength (September 17, 2008) Rains turn sparse over South on new Bay ‘low’ (September 16, 2008) Fresh ‘low’ expected to spin up over Bay today (September 15, 2008) Rains to keep monsoon withdrawal at bay (September 14, 2008) Deficit stays at 3% as excess rain zone shifts south (September 12, 2008) ‘Low’ strengthens as Bay beeps for successor (September 11, 2008) Strong ‘low’, enhanced rains seen in AP, Orissa (September 09, 2008) Rain deficit up as Bay throws up fresh ‘low’ (September 08, 2008) Westerly system unsettles weather in Northwest (September 06, 2008) Stage being set for monsoon exit from West (September 05, 2008) Westerly system seen driving rains into north-west (September 03, 2008) Rains erupt over Kerala, East still wet (September 01, 2008) No respite to East as rain deficit gets cut to 1% (August 30, 2008) Southern rain wave gains more ground (August 29, 2008) Fresh rain belt swings in over south peninsula (August 28, 2008) All-India rainfall slips back into deficit (August 27, 2008) Stage being set for southerly surge of rains (August 26, 2008) Early signals favour normal N-E monsoon (August 23, 2008) Rain surplus stays despite setbacks in South (August 22, 2008) Bay system forms, to trigger rains in East (August 21, 2008) Bay waters warming up for fresh system (August 20, 2008) Monsoon swings back into surplus territory (August 15, 2008) Active monsoon may continue for another week (August 14, 2008) Rains batter Gujarat, west Maharashtra (August 13, 2008) ‘Trough’ leaves Kerala in the ditch (August 12, 2008) Depression weakens, but rains hang around (August 12, 2008) Depression rains it heavy over Konkan, Andhra (August 11, 2008) Fresh ‘low’ presages rains into next week (August 09, 2008) Revived monsoon trims rain deficit to 1% (August 08, 2008) Konkan-Gujarat belt may witness monsoon fury (August 07, 2008) ‘Low’ crosses land, soaks Vidarbha (August 06, 2008) Monsoon active over coastal AP, Telangana (August 05, 2008) Fresh ‘low’ to bring more rain into peninsula (August 04, 2008) Deficit stays at 2% as rains spread (August 01, 2008) Rains in South may relent ahead of next spell (July 31, 2008) Peninsular rain may hold past Aug first week (July 30, 2008) Monsoon enters vigorous phase in peninsula (July 29, 2008) ‘Low’ sparks rain in Karnataka, Maharashtra (July 28, 2008) July rainfall lowest in 5 years (July 26, 2008) As rains play truant, Gujarat may face scarcity; farm output likely to decline (July 25, 2008) All-India rainfall figures fall into deficit (July 25, 2008) Weekend rains likely over peninsula (July 24, 2008) July rainfall this year may be better than 2002, 2004 (July 23, 2008) Locally heavy rain in TN, Karnataka (July 22, 2008) Focus shifts to buzz in southwest Bay (July 21, 2008) Pacific typhoon pestering monsoon system (July 19, 2008) Rain surplus gets further eroded to 6% (July 18, 2008) Bay whirl may come to interior peninsula’s aid (July 17, 2008) Fresh rain wave on, may skip interior peninsula (July 16, 2008) Kharif crops may be hit in 6 States on deficient rains (July 16, 2008) ‘Downdraft’ tripped monsoon? (July 16, 2008) ‘Break’ throws open rain window for Tamil Nadu (July 15, 2008) Rains may revive over Kerala coast this week (July 14, 2008) Disquiet in South drains rain surplus to 10% (July 12, 2008) Monsoon covers entire country with 5-day lead (July 11, 2008) Monsoon stays muted over peninsula (July 10, 2008) Monsoon set to run last lap across Rajasthan (July 09, 2008) Bay whirl turns ‘low’, track under scan (July 08, 2008) Bay whirl hangs too far east for south’s comfort (July 07, 2008) Fresh whirl over northwest Bay by Sunday (July 05, 2008) 21% surplus rain in June, more seen coming (July 04, 2008) Rains bear down heavily over Gujarat region (July 03, 2008) Monsoon roars back to life, W. coast pounded (July 02, 2008) Dipole event prompts monsoon outlook upgrade (July 01, 2008) Fresh spell to see rains even out across landmass (June 30, 2008) Rain surplus depletes to 26% (June 28, 2008) Rains to spread as Bay circulation persists (June 27, 2008) West coast under watch as Bay throws up a whirl (June 26, 2008) Weekend rains to help lift ‘break’ phase (June 25, 2008) No consensus on ‘break monsoon’ (June 25, 2008) Buzzing peninsular seas raring to go (June 24, 2008) Rains lift in east, focus shifts to west coast (June 23, 2008) US, Asian models see normal rains during July (June 21, 2008) Monsoon posts 45% surplus in first 19 days (June 20, 2008) Depression weakens, but dynamic still (June 19, 2008) Rains pound East as depression crosses in (June 18, 2008) Depression in Bay drives up monsoon vigour (June 17, 2008) Monsoon enters Delhi; only Rajasthan left now (June 16, 2008) Wheat procurement tops 220 lakh tonnes (June 14, 2008) Full monsoon coverage with 14-day lead time seen (June 14, 2008) Monsoon ahead of time, evenly spread (June 13, 2008) Monsoon hits Nagpur even as systems weaken (June 12, 2008) Monsoon eyes central India, northwest (June 11, 2008) Dipole lends odds-on chance for surplus rain (June 10, 2008) Monsoon holds strong, west coast ‘low’ soon (June 09, 2008) Monsoon flows converging again, to strengthen (June 07, 2008) Arabian Sea depression set to intensify (June 06, 2008) Cyclone formation alert (June 05, 2008) Intruder ‘low’ cuts flows, rains have to wait (June 05, 2008) Monsoon strikes a pause ahead of next big surge (June 04, 2008) Active monsoon drives into North-East (June 03, 2008) Skies clear up over Kerala, next ‘pulse’ awaited (June 02, 2008) Southwest monsoon sets in over Kerala (June 01, 2008) Winds, humidity levels fail to measure up (May 31, 2008) Monsoon onset delayed, cyclone watch reset (May 30, 2008) Cyclone watch on as parent ‘low’ forms (May 29, 2008) Projected strong flows revive cyclone talk (May 28, 2008) Monsoon onset window open as ‘storm’ blows over (May 27, 2008) ‘Classic monsoon onset’ not seen until June (May 26, 2008) Westerlies force a reset of cyclone watch (May 24, 2008) Cyclone alert again, Gujarat in line of sight (May 23, 2008) ‘Rogue whirl’ claws its way back to charts (May 22, 2008) Cyclone watch in Arabian Sea called off (May 21, 2008) Rogue whirl in Arabian Sea may spin up as cyclone (May 20, 2008) Rogue whirl seen rearing head in Arabian Sea (May 19, 2008) Fresh ‘low’ expected to boost monsoon flows (May 17, 2008) Cyclone alert off as ‘low’ becomes marked (May 16, 2008) Monsoon onset over Kerala by May 29: IMD (May 15, 2008) ‘Low’ springs up over N. Andaman Sea (May 14, 2008) Monsoon covers most of Andaman Sea (May 13, 2008) Monsoon sets in over Andaman Sea; ‘low’ soon (May 11, 2008) Rain, winds picking up over Andaman Sea (May 10, 2008) Bay ‘low’ seen dropping anchor to steer rains (May 09, 2008) S-E Bay under watch for evolving whirl (May 08, 2008) Heat relents as cool westerlies dominate (May 07, 2008) Westerlies douse searing heat in North India (May 06, 2008) Bay hums again as Myanmar quivers (May 05, 2008) ‘Nargis’ may have switched busy season on (May 03, 2008) Nargis gets a move, readies for landfall (May 02, 2008) Nargis prowls Bay waters, but stays still (April 30, 2008) Cyclone Nargis rages in the Bay basin (April 29, 2008) US Navy alert on cyclone formation in Bay (April 28, 2008) Brewing cyclone may toy with peninsular coast (April 26, 2008) Automatic weather stations (April 26, 2008) Pre-monsoon low in the Bay (April 25, 2008) Bay bracing for strong cyclone; Indian coast likely to be spared (April 24, 2008) Heat wave builds as cyclones brew far away (April 23, 2008) North India heading for heat wave (April 22, 2008) ‘Northwest India too will share monsoon spoils’ (April 19, 2008) ‘Northwest India too will share monsoon spoils’ (April 19, 2008) All set for seasonal heating up of land (April 18, 2008) Typhoon in S. China Sea, heat builds over north India (April 17, 2008) ‘Near-normal’ monsoon may set in early (April 17, 2008) Weather trends throw up confusing signals (April 16, 2008) Wheat arrivals delayed as weather plays truant (April 14, 2008) Western disturbances not done with yet (April 08, 2008) Wheat crop unaffected by rains, hailstorm (April 08, 2008) Mercury set to reverse declining trend in northwest (April 07, 2008) Squall, hail punctuate weather in North (April 05, 2008) Hailstorm threat to standing wheat crop (April 04, 2008) Eastern Bay warming up in advance of ‘low’ (April 03, 2008) Rousing wet session over N-E region (April 02, 2008) ‘Westerly double’ to unsettle weather in N-West (April 01, 2008) Peninsula posts staggering rain records (March 29, 2008) Bay trough persists as a part drifts away (March 28, 2008) Easterly wave may stall, get split (March 27, 2008) Deep easterly trough may find match (March 26, 2008) Cyclonic whirl scorches southeast coast (March 25, 2008) Rains soak next season’s coffee output hopes (March 25, 2008) Well marked ‘low’ weakens, productive still (March 24, 2008) Well marked ‘low’ may prolong rains (March 23, 2008) Wet April for Tamil Nadu (March 22, 2008) Rains in torrent wallop Kerala, TN (March 22, 2008) ‘Low’ forms, to drift along southwest coast (March 21, 2008) Rain belt may push into central India (March 20, 2008) Cyclonic whirl off peninsula may intensify (March 19, 2008) Wet weather may last through this week (March 17, 2008) Rains splatter central TN, eye Kerala (March 14, 2008) Cold, dry winter a La Nina offshoot: Experts (March 12, 2008) Extreme rain events may unfold over peninsula (March 11, 2008) Westerly system to impact northwest from Tuesday (March 10, 2008) Westerly systems may combine to pack a punch (March 08, 2008) Moisture incursion from westerlies likely (March 07, 2008) Heat in North above normal (March 04, 2008) Jet stream flux seen during early March (February 27, 2008) Mango crop hopes turn sour on adverse weather (February 27, 2008) La Nina weakens; monsoon outlook stays (February 26, 2008) Snow, showers return to hills and plains (February 21, 2008) Focus shifts to mercury regime in northwest (February 19, 2008) Weather insurance pilot may cover 10 lakh farmers (February 19, 2008) Peninsular coast gains at northwest’s cost (February 16, 2008) Weak westerlies bring splotches of rain (February 15, 2008) Weather-maker La Nina matures in Pacific (February 14, 2008) Chill factor rules supreme (February 13, 2008) Cold wave persists as frost retains bite (February 12, 2008) Locally heavy rain lashes peninsula (February 11, 2008) Cold snap, frost to return to northwest regions (February 09, 2008) Tropical moisture aims to target peninsula (February 07, 2008) Cyclonic whirl may drag rain belt to east (February 06, 2008) Widespread snow, rain as cold wave lifts (February 04, 2008) Westerly troughs may take a break (February 02, 2008) Dry winter a legacy of La Nina year: Expert (February 01, 2008) Mercury may test freezing point in Delhi (January 31, 2008) No respite from chill for north, northwest (January 29, 2008) Cold snap in northwest as rains lash east (January 28, 2008) Monsoon to bless north-west this time (January 26, 2008) Crop-friendly weather seen for north-west (January 25, 2008) Experts see early onset of monsoon (January 23, 2008) East India bracing for a wet spell (January 22, 2008) Models show good build-up to monsoon (January 21, 2008) Rain footprint tipped to grow bigger (January 19, 2008) Northwest awash with moisture (January 18, 2008) Rains, snow break out in the northwest (January 17, 2008) More rains expected for northwest by weekend (January 15, 2008) Moist to wet conditions may last till Jan-end (January 14, 2008) Cold snap prompts frost alert in North-West (January 12, 2008) ‘Change of guard’ aids shift in weather (January 11, 2008) Rains spill into plains as new system brews (January 10, 2008) Cyclonic whirl to drive wet weather (January 09, 2008) Westerly trough triggers rains in N-W (January 08, 2008) Wet spell in North may last for a week (January 06, 2008) Inbound westerly system hits central Asia (January 05, 2008) Punjab, Haryana may receive rainfall (January 04, 2008) Initial rain burst likely over Punjab, Haryana (January 03, 2008) Wet weather forecast for North retained (January 02, 2008) New Year may bring rains to the North (January 01, 2008)
AP launches project for agriculture cooperatives (December 15, 2008) NCDC developmental aid to Kerala at Rs 1,250 cr (December 10, 2008) GCC hikes procurement prices for some products (December 09, 2008) Slump in forest produce worries Girijan Co-op (November 18, 2008) GCC to intensify coffee biz operations (September 02, 2008) NCDC disburses Rs 320 cr in 2007-08 (April 03, 2008) Tax shelter for co-operative societies (January 12, 2008) Latest Prices
‘Coconut park’ coming up in Thrissur (October 31, 2008) Marico Industries, Coconut Development Board to promote cluster cultivation (September 01, 2008) NMCE modifies coconut oil contract norms (June 11, 2008) ‘Increase R&D spending to raise coconut yield’ (May 19, 2008) Support price of copra raised by Rs 40/quintal for 2008 (January 11, 2008)
Coffee output to be lower than board’s pruned estimate (December 06, 2008) Coffee production estimates pruned 5.6% (November 21, 2008) Coffee Board to extend sop for value-added units (November 05, 2008) Credit squeeze unlikely to hit coffee offtake (October 21, 2008) Global financial crisis impacts coffee (October 18, 2008) More area under coffee in AP than Tamil Nadu (September 13, 2008) Coffee prices seen ruling firm (August 09, 2008) Fertiliser shortage may hit coffee output next year (August 08, 2008) Growth in consumption may drive demand for coffee (March 07, 2008) Rains may help robusta crop next season (February 14, 2008) Girijan Co-op plans to enter coffee market (January 09, 2008)
Coir exports drop in Oct on global slump (December 23, 2008) New Chairman for Coir Board (December 08, 2008) IOB in pact with Coir Board (December 06, 2008) Coirfed in recast mode (December 01, 2008) Coir Commission moots marketing consortium (October 13, 2008) Little joy for women in coir (September 08, 2008) Coir exports register 7.8% growth in Q1 (July 31, 2008) SBI to help Coir Board scheme for workers (July 26, 2008) Coir village to come up in Sivaganga (July 12, 2008) Lankan team visits Coir Board office (June 28, 2008) Kerala mulls steps to strengthen coir sector (June 21, 2008) Going places (June 12, 2008) Increase in coir exports volume (May 08, 2008) Coir Board to take up study of small-scale sector (April 02, 2008) Common training centre for coir products (March 27, 2008) Rs 243-cr coir project gets nod under 11th Plan (March 19, 2008) Coir Board hails I-T exemption (March 03, 2008) Delegation from China visits Coir Board (February 26, 2008) Coir Board to open sales outlets (February 11, 2008)
Gold was the best, oil the worst (December 31, 2008) Inflation continues downward bias (December 27, 2008) Mentha oil may trade higher on strong demand (December 22, 2008) Inflation dips sharply on fuel price cuts (December 19, 2008) Inflation rate drops to 8% on cheaper food items (December 12, 2008) Copper — from red to deep red? (December 07, 2008) Cheaper fuel pulls down inflation rate to 8.4% (December 05, 2008) Inflation rate drops to 8.84% on cheaper fuel, metals (November 28, 2008) Sharp dip in market arrivals of cotton, soyabean (November 24, 2008) Cheaper fuel pulls down inflation rate to 8.9% (November 21, 2008) Inflation rate drops to lowest in six months (November 14, 2008) Costlier primary items push up inflation rate (November 07, 2008) IT in commodity trading (November 07, 2008) Inflation rate eases to below 11% (October 31, 2008) Weak sentiment across commodities (October 27, 2008) Inflation declines further to 11.07% (October 24, 2008) Ban on 8 commodities may go next month: FMC chief (October 21, 2008) Inflation worries recede as number hits 18-week low (October 17, 2008) Commodity stocks remain under pressure (October 16, 2008) Inflation rate drops on cheaper agri items (October 11, 2008) Inflation rate drops on cheaper agri products (October 04, 2008) Inflation data based on monthly WPI series from new year (September 28, 2008) Markets sense fall in kharif output in advance (September 26, 2008) Pause likely in commodity prices uptrend: Report (September 15, 2008) ITC’s agri-inputs biz to focus on exports (September 13, 2008) Inflation rate falls to 12.1% as some food items turn cheaper (September 12, 2008) Inflation rate drops to 12.34% on cheaper food items (September 05, 2008) Primary articles, fuels pull down inflation (August 29, 2008) Costlier food drives up inflation rate to 12.63% (August 22, 2008) Costlier fuel, fruits drive up inflation rate to 12.44% (August 15, 2008) AP forms GoM to curb prices (August 09, 2008) Falling prices cheer; but upside risks remain (August 09, 2008) Inflation rises to 11.98% (August 01, 2008) Inflation will continue to haunt in second-half too (July 26, 2008) Inflation rate eases marginally to 11.89% (July 25, 2008) ‘Commodities could weaken as world growth slows’ (July 20, 2008) Inflation rises marginally to 11.91% (July 18, 2008) OECD indicators signal intensified slowdown (July 12, 2008) Inflation rise continues, touches 11.89% (July 12, 2008) ‘Demand-supply inequilibrium in commodities will persist’ (July 06, 2008) ‘Indian entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka flouting spirit of FTA’ (July 02, 2008) High commodity prices could hit auto majors’ local sourcing plans (June 30, 2008) Inflation rises to 11.42% (June 28, 2008) It’s time to protect consumer from rising inflation (June 21, 2008) Inflation effect (June 14, 2008) National Spot, IL&FS in pact to assist farmers (June 12, 2008) Beating inflation (June 11, 2008) Milk, cereal prices push inflation up further (June 07, 2008) Costlier fruit, milk drive up inflation rate to 8.10% (May 31, 2008) Tamarind prices rise (May 29, 2008) Rising prices of commodities lead to review of policies (May 29, 2008) Inflation – tough, uncertain times ahead (May 24, 2008) Inflation rate unchanged at 7.82% for week ended May 10 (May 24, 2008) Inflation topped 8% in March (May 24, 2008) Costlier fuels, metals drive inflation rate to 7.83% (May 17, 2008) Steps in place to control inflation: Scindia (May 11, 2008) Inflation hits 42-week high of 7.57% (May 03, 2008) Costlier food, steel drive up inflation rate to 7.33% (April 26, 2008) Inflation cools off a bit on cheaper vegetables, edible oils (April 18, 2008) Inflation surges to 40-month high (April 12, 2008) Cabinet committee on prices to meet on Monday (March 30, 2008) Rising prices push inflation to a 14-month high at 6.68% (March 29, 2008) Dearer food: No let-up in commodity prices (March 22, 2008) Inflation spurts to 10-month high on rising food costs (March 21, 2008) Inflation rate spikes further on costlier primary articles (March 15, 2008) Chidambaram stresses on self-sufficiency (March 15, 2008) Inflation at 5.02%, breaches RBI’s tolerance limit (March 08, 2008) Inflation rate crosses 5% as food items turn dearer (March 08, 2008) Costlier foods drive inflation rate to 6-month high at 4.35% (February 23, 2008) Cheaper food items keep inflation rate on leash (February 16, 2008) Inflation crosses 4% (February 09, 2008) Costlier manufactured items force inflation rate to top 4% (February 09, 2008) Costlier manufactured items fuel inflation rate (February 02, 2008) Costlier metal, alloys push up inflation rate (January 19, 2008) Inflation rate unchanged on cheaper food items (January 12, 2008) Inflation rate up on costlier manufactured items (January 05, 2008)
Joint venture for power exchange incorporated (December 13, 2008) Ban on wheat, rice futures may go by January: FMC chief (December 13, 2008) NMCE resumes rubber futures (December 12, 2008) MCX posts record volume in crude (December 12, 2008) ‘Nod for futures in four commodities in a day or two’ (December 03, 2008) Bourses await FMC nod to resume futures in 4 commodities (December 02, 2008) Mumbai terrorist attack hits commodity trade; players keep off (November 29, 2008) Exchanges should have commodity-specific holidays: IPSTA (November 14, 2008) FMC may change near-month contract definition (November 09, 2008) National Spot Exchange to offer gold, silver contracts in Kolkata (November 05, 2008) MCX signs pact with IPE (October 22, 2008) National Spot Exchange goes live (October 16, 2008) H1 agri commodity futures turnover down 32% (October 15, 2008) NCDEX hikes penalty on delivery default (September 17, 2008) Power Exchange of India to start trading in October (September 14, 2008) NCDEX thermal coal futures (September 10, 2008) NMCE launches revamped coffee futures (September 10, 2008) Ban on futures trading in 4 commodities extended (September 07, 2008) MCX inks deal with telecom equipment makers body (September 07, 2008) Indian Energy Exchange records over 18,000 MW trade on Aug 8 (August 30, 2008) Commodity exchanges turnover drops (August 27, 2008) MCX gets SEBI nod for launching currency futures (August 26, 2008) Trading in non-demat form soon (August 25, 2008) Deadline set for commodity exchanges to comply with foreign investment norms (August 22, 2008) Bandopadhyay to be NMCE non-Govt independent director (August 21, 2008) MCX awaits clearances to launch currency derivatives (August 16, 2008) NCDEX Spot Exchange head quits (August 12, 2008) BSE drops plan to acquire stake in NMCE (August 09, 2008) Reliance Money, NMCE to set up comex (August 06, 2008) MCX hopes airlines will use its ATF futures (August 05, 2008) NMCE launches new futures series (August 02, 2008) National Spot Exchange starts mock trading in 10 agriculture commodities (July 31, 2008) NMCE to shift corporate operations to Mumbai (July 29, 2008) MCX to launch coriander seeds futures (July 26, 2008) NCDEX aims at creating frictionless spot market (July 23, 2008) NMCE guarseed settlement price (July 23, 2008) IndiaBulls’ commodity bourse plans to go live in 6 months (July 22, 2008) Nod for new commodity exchange (July 18, 2008) ‘Power bourse will help bridge demand-supply gap’ (July 17, 2008) FMC moots ‘in principle’ nod for new commodity exchange (July 16, 2008) Commodity exchanges Q1 turnover up 24% (July 12, 2008) Reliance Money to pick up stake in NMCE (July 12, 2008) NMCE to launch new guarseed, turmeric contracts (July 10, 2008) MCX to trade aviation fuel futures from July 7 (July 06, 2008) National Spot Exchange sets up settlement fund (July 05, 2008) NYSE completes MCX deal (July 03, 2008) NMCE launching new series in metals, menthol, jute (July 01, 2008) India’s first electricity bourse starts operations (June 28, 2008) MCX to start comex operations in Singapore (June 26, 2008) MCX inks MoU with IDEAcarbon (June 17, 2008) NMCE settles June contracts (June 17, 2008) NSEL signs MoU with Gujarat for agri-biz (June 09, 2008) Power Exchange gets in-principle nod from CERC (June 02, 2008) Ban on futures trading: Anti-farmer, not anti-inflation (May 21, 2008) No justification in ban on futures trading: Assocham (May 21, 2008) NMCE seeks to settle outstanding position in rubber futures (May 16, 2008) NMCE to focus on coffee futures (May 16, 2008) NMCE launches new contracts in pepper, coffee (May 16, 2008) NCDEX to continue focus on agriculture (May 10, 2008) MCX, NCDEX overcome ban effect (May 10, 2008) Govt mulls ban on agri futures trading (May 09, 2008) NYSE Euronext plan among 15 FDI proposals cleared (May 03, 2008) Commodity transaction tax likely from June (May 03, 2008) Futures trading not main cause for inflation, says Montek (April 23, 2008) Carbon credit certificate trade overshoots target in NCDEX (April 19, 2008) Carbon credit certificate trade overshoots target in NCDEX (April 19, 2008) ‘Futures trading being made scapegoat for price rise in commodities’ (April 11, 2008) Commodity trading turnover drops (April 07, 2008) NCDEX to launch futures for carbon credits (April 03, 2008) NMCE launches new futures series in metals (April 02, 2008) Commodity bourses oppose move to impose additional levy (March 20, 2008) BSE to buy 26 pc stake in NMCE (February 26, 2008) MCX re-files for public issue (February 20, 2008) Potato, turmeric futures hit upper circuit (February 19, 2008) NCDEX to launch options trading when participants increase (February 16, 2008) NYSE Euronext to buy 5% in MCX (February 16, 2008) FMC raises open interest, price limits for 32 farm items (February 14, 2008) President clears forward contracts amendment ordinance (February 09, 2008) JRG executes first steel futures delivery on Dubai bourse (February 08, 2008) FDI in commodity bourses to boost valuations (January 31, 2008) Govt allows FDI in commodity exchanges (January 31, 2008) Delays plague NTPC-NCDEX power exchange venture (January 26, 2008) MCX computer literacy drive in Maharashtra (January 25, 2008) Commodities recover on FMC chief pep talk (January 23, 2008) MCX launches futures in carbon credits (January 22, 2008) Have the futures markets delivered? (January 15, 2008) Trading on Energy Exchange will help realise better price discovery (January 12, 2008) Soya futures gain on bullish CBOT (January 10, 2008)
Gold’s fate linked to dollar movement (December 22, 2008) ‘Risk management not fully geared up’ (December 18, 2008) Investors begin increasing investments in gold (December 15, 2008) Reliance Money ties up with DBS Vickers (December 12, 2008) Pessimism pervades commodity markets (December 08, 2008) Allow futures trading after lifting physical market restrictions (December 02, 2008) STC confident of dealing with declining commodity prices (December 01, 2008) Producers respond to low prices with output cuts (December 01, 2008) Uncertainty dogs metals, energy markets (November 24, 2008) Metals may probe further lows (November 17, 2008) Subdued economic growth may hurt demand prospects (November 10, 2008) Prices continue to be volatile (November 03, 2008) Commodities downswing (October 30, 2008) Banks must stick to core competency (October 30, 2008) Cotton farmers’ hopes belied as meltdown hits prices (October 27, 2008) Gold prices ease ahead of Diwali (October 25, 2008) Chilli, maize hit upper circuit on demand in spot market (October 15, 2008) Chilli, soya hit upper circuit on buying interest (October 14, 2008) Veg oil prices may rise; open interests in futures higher (October 14, 2008) Vegoil price crash threatens Centre’s subsidised sale (October 13, 2008) Gold may trade in the range of $800-950 (October 13, 2008) Gold races to a new high (October 11, 2008) Freight fall may not benefit commodity imports (October 07, 2008) Crude drops below $90 as commodities fall across the board (October 07, 2008) Safe-haven buying bolsters gold price (September 29, 2008) No fear of commodity bubble: Barclays (September 26, 2008) Guarseed arrivals begin; prices drop (September 23, 2008) Uncertainty, volatility mark metals market (September 22, 2008) Most agri commodities hit lower circuit (September 16, 2008) OPEC may defend prices in case of fall below $100 (September 11, 2008) Bearish undertone may change in coriander futures (August 25, 2008) Crude consolidating; to trade in wide range (August 01, 2008) Turmeric futures hit lower circuit (July 22, 2008) Coal market set to sizzle further (July 18, 2008) NMCE pepper contracts settle higher (July 17, 2008) Jeera futures hit upper circuit (July 17, 2008) Sugar, castor hit upper circuit (July 16, 2008) Soyabean, rapeseed futures hit lower circuit (July 09, 2008) Soya futures gain on record crude price (June 28, 2008) Maize futures hit upper circuit (June 27, 2008) Maize, turmeric hit lower circuit (June 25, 2008) Maize prices gain further (June 24, 2008) Maize futures witness hectic activities (June 24, 2008) Mentha oil hits upper circuit (June 18, 2008) Rising crude prices fuel futures trade (June 17, 2008) Jeera futures gain on short supply (June 13, 2008) Gold likely to make further gains; may rule firm (June 09, 2008) CFTC move to improve convergence of agri spot, futures prices (June 07, 2008) JRG Sec launches crude oil futures on Dubai exchange (June 04, 2008) Out of reach (June 02, 2008) Chilli futures hit upper circuit (May 23, 2008) Turmeric futures hit upper circuit on firm demand (May 21, 2008) Maize prices rule firm (May 19, 2008) Jeera futures hit lower circuit (May 13, 2008) Ban on futures trading might affect farmers (May 12, 2008) AP draws up plan to curb commodities price increase (May 10, 2008) Inflation pinches, with a lag; revised nos way above estimates (May 10, 2008) Why was rubber targeted (May 09, 2008) Commodity exchanges may lose Rs 600 crore a day (May 09, 2008) Urad prices gain on Myanmar cyclone effect (May 08, 2008) Volatility in commodity markets may spur demand for risk tools (May 07, 2008) Jeera gains; chilli futures recover (May 07, 2008) MCX turnover dips 55% on Chidambaram ban comment (May 06, 2008) Commodity futures face biggest policy risk (April 29, 2008) Barley futures hit upper circuit (April 24, 2008) Defer taxing commodity transactions (April 19, 2008) Defer taxing commodity transactions (April 19, 2008) Barley futures hit upper circuit (April 18, 2008) Chana futures gain on improved demand (April 10, 2008) Steel producers suggest ban on forward trading (April 09, 2008) Chana futures hit lower circuit (April 08, 2008) NCDEX: Steel ingots futures set to correct lower (April 07, 2008) Jeera hits upper circuit (April 05, 2008) Chana futures recover on short covering (April 03, 2008) Nod for NMCE July, Sept coffee contracts (April 03, 2008) Gold prices collapse on profit taking (April 02, 2008) Rising ‘political risk’ to commodity derivatives market (April 02, 2008) No word yet on commodity transaction tax (April 01, 2008) Chilli futures hit upper circuit (March 26, 2008) Inventory fall may prop up rapeseed futures (March 26, 2008) Energy crunch likely to affect global metals sector (March 23, 2008) Soya hits upper circuit (March 12, 2008) Gold markets likely to witness volatility (March 10, 2008) Export orders turn guar counter bullish (March 07, 2008) Cocoa prices rule steady (March 06, 2008) Commodity transaction tax: Bourses officials meet Pawar (March 06, 2008) Turmeric, sugar hit upper circuit (March 05, 2008) Chilli, jeera hit upper circuit (February 29, 2008) Banks, MFs must be allowed in futures markets (February 27, 2008) Allow FIIs to participate in commodity derivatives (February 27, 2008) Maize futures close higher (February 26, 2008) Chana futures hit upper circuit (February 26, 2008) Gold zooms; silver at 27-year high (February 22, 2008) Maize gains on tight supply (February 21, 2008) Soya futures hit upper circuit (February 20, 2008) Coal India to introduce forward e-auction next month (February 18, 2008) Firm trend in gold likely to continue (February 11, 2008) Stock shortage helps chilli futures gain (February 06, 2008) Supply disruption fears stoke coal prices to record (February 05, 2008) Yellow metal touches all-time high (January 26, 2008) Cabinet clears changes to Forward Contracts Act (January 25, 2008) Gold recovers after initial fall (January 23, 2008) Chana futures gain on low stocks (January 18, 2008) Soyabean gains on NCDEX (January 18, 2008) Gold continues to sparkle above $900 (January 15, 2008) Gold, crude poised to test further upside in 2008 (January 14, 2008) Lecture on commodities in futures (January 12, 2008) Gold zooms to record $875 (January 09, 2008) Export order hopes force sugar to hit upper circuit (January 08, 2008) Gold zooms past Rs 11,000 per 10 gm (January 04, 2008)
Bayer helpline for Arize farmers (April 19, 2008) Bayer helpline for Arize farmers (April 19, 2008)
PepsiCo to step up contract farming efforts (December 03, 2008) United Spirits plans to offer shares to grape growers (October 08, 2008) UB plans contract farming of barley in South (August 01, 2008) Jatropha beckons (June 13, 2008) PepsiCo hopes to buy 5,500 t malt grade barley in Rajasthan (May 05, 2008) ‘Maharashtra holds potential for contract farming’ (February 06, 2008)
Vikas WSP to acquire 5,000 acres in Rajasthan (November 22, 2008) Corporates turn to Latin America for oilseeds farming (September 24, 2008) ITC’s leaf tobacco arm launches 5-year expansion plan (September 10, 2008) Empee Sugars plans corporate farming of cane (August 22, 2008) SABMiller promoting barley farming (January 29, 2008) Latest Prices
Nafed buys cotton worth Rs 900 cr (December 21, 2008) Cotton arrivals at ginning mills rise (December 20, 2008) Cotton output seen lower than estimates (December 19, 2008) Global mill use of cotton set to slide (December 04, 2008) Vaghela no to lowering cotton support price (November 27, 2008) Knotty cotton (November 27, 2008) Cotton exports plunge 95% (November 26, 2008) Cotton ginners to go on 2-day strike over MSP hike (November 24, 2008) Govt not to lower cotton support price (November 24, 2008) Cotton prices stable despite demand slump (November 21, 2008) Cotton body seeks cut in support price (November 14, 2008) Slowdown, firm $ driving down cotton prices (November 07, 2008) Rising costs hit cotton offtake (November 06, 2008) Cotton body pleads for cut in support price (November 04, 2008) No mealy bug woes this time; Kapas yields higher in North (October 27, 2008) Prolonged monsoon delays cotton arrivals (October 25, 2008) Ginners in a spot on higher cotton support prices (October 18, 2008) Cotton output to rise marginally (October 17, 2008) Birla Cotsyn to buy 6,600 t cotton (October 15, 2008) NCDEX to brand Gujarat cotton as Gold Circle (September 28, 2008) Cotton acreage in Gujarat hit by villi bug (September 25, 2008) Alok Ind, Zameen in pact to promote fair-trade cotton (September 13, 2008) Cotton export prospects bright as global output set to dip (September 11, 2008) Steep hike in cotton MSP turns contentious (September 09, 2008) 27 m packets of Bt cotton seeds sold this season (September 08, 2008) September arrivals may see cotton lint prices easing (August 29, 2008) ‘Hike in cotton support price will sink textile sector’ (August 27, 2008) Cotton support price (August 27, 2008) Cotton futures may rise higher (August 25, 2008) Textile sector opposes cotton support price hike (August 24, 2008) Rains brighten cotton outlook (August 19, 2008) TN farm varsity study expects cotton prices to firm up (August 05, 2008) Rising cotton prices give apparel retailers a tough time (August 03, 2008) Cotton export contracts need to be registered (July 24, 2008) Commercial release of desi Bt cotton next year (July 24, 2008) Gujarat farmers benefit from Fairtrade cotton practice (July 17, 2008) NSL Cotton Corpn moots integrated project (July 12, 2008) Cotton export ceiling may hurt farmers (July 10, 2008) Cotton prices likely to fall on zero import duty (July 10, 2008) Govt mulls withdrawing import duty on cotton (July 08, 2008) Tightening fundamentals to push global cotton prices higher (July 03, 2008) Is ban on cotton export justified? (July 02, 2008) Cotton association seeks cap on exports to maintain domestic supply (June 27, 2008) Cotton deserves no fetters (June 25, 2008) Lint prices rule steady (June 17, 2008) ‘Low carry-over stock pushes up cotton prices’ (June 10, 2008) Bt cotton acreage likely to rise 2% this year (May 30, 2008) Cotton production outlook unchanged at record 330 lakh bales (May 27, 2008) ‘Speculators to blame for high cotton prices’ (May 23, 2008) Cotton lint prices steady (May 17, 2008) Spinners oppose export incentive for cotton (May 17, 2008) Cotton board meet may provide clues on exports (May 07, 2008) South India Cotton Association seeks tech mission extension (May 07, 2008) Lint prices firm, arrivals dip (May 06, 2008) ‘28% of area under cotton in Gujarat using illegal seeds’ (April 26, 2008) Bad weather hits Gujarat cotton yield (April 18, 2008) Raw cotton arrivals dwindle (April 18, 2008) Summer cotton sowing on in TN (April 08, 2008) Cotton prices seen ruling firm next season (April 05, 2008) Buddhadeb urged to take up raw cotton export issue with PM (April 03, 2008) Individual speculators push cotton prices up (March 24, 2008) Bollworm may be developing resistance to Bt cotton (February 21, 2008) ‘Estimate cotton crop accurately’ (February 16, 2008) Vidarbha cotton farmers to tour TN (February 16, 2008) Cotton prices to stay firm next year too (February 06, 2008) Raw cotton prices rise on slower arrivals (January 31, 2008) TN farmers take to Bt cotton in a big way (January 29, 2008) Sisspa blames cotton hoarding for shortage (January 26, 2008) ‘High cotton prices hitting spinning mills’ (January 26, 2008) Short covering props up raw cotton (January 25, 2008) Cotton board pegs output at 310 lakh bales (January 12, 2008) Plea to ban cotton exports (January 10, 2008) Cotton exports robust; prices to stay firm (January 07, 2008) Cotton lint prices stay firm (January 04, 2008)
HC quashes floor price for arecanut import (October 15, 2008) Maternity Benefit Act directly applicable to plantation labour, rules HC (September 19, 2008) SC asks UP mills to pay cane dues at Rs 110 a quintal (September 09, 2008) HC allows export of 2,000 tonnes maize (July 12, 2008) SC asks UP mills to pay Rs 110/qtl for cane in 3 weeks (May 16, 2008) SC to hear appeals against support price for sugarcane today (May 12, 2008) Sugarcane price issue: HC reserves order (March 11, 2008) Bajaj Hindusthan reports profit after revaluing cane at SMP (January 03, 2008)
Farmers shift to profitable mixed cropping (December 27, 2008) Area under most rabi crops shows a rise (December 27, 2008) Area under wheat declines marginally (December 20, 2008) Record wheat crop on cards (December 13, 2008) Acreages under most rabi crops gain (December 06, 2008) Acreage under most rabi crops on the rise (November 29, 2008) Conservation farming gathering pace (November 26, 2008) Rabi acreage up in all crops barring wheat (November 22, 2008) AP finalises draft policy on organic farming (November 22, 2008) Sresta Natural increases organic cultivation (November 16, 2008) Wheat sowing picks up; oilseed, pulses area higher (November 15, 2008) Rise in most crops’ rabi acreage (November 08, 2008) India tops in world organic cotton output (November 01, 2008) Dindigul to get 25 farm clusters (October 30, 2008) Bollgard Bt cotton acreage may swell to 172 lakh acres (September 24, 2008) ‘Fly’ harvesting of coffee begins (September 11, 2008) Organic paddy brings cheer to farmers (September 05, 2008) RBI moots farm revamp to boost productivity (August 30, 2008) Rice, oilseeds kharif coverage increases (August 30, 2008) Coverage of all oilseeds barring soya down (August 26, 2008) Sandalwood cultivation to get a boost in Karnataka (August 26, 2008) Kharif oilseeds area crosses last year’s level (August 23, 2008) Area under kharif cereals, pulses down (August 19, 2008) Reclamation of paddy fields takes its toll (August 14, 2008) Heavy rains spur farming in Gujarat (August 14, 2008) Low prices, delayed payments pull down sugar output (August 11, 2008) Watershed programme shields against drought (August 09, 2008) Area under most kharif crops still lags behind (August 09, 2008) Kharif sowing lags despite monsoon revival (August 02, 2008) Rains come, Gujarat escapes drought threat (July 30, 2008) Kharif schedule under threat as rains play truant (July 22, 2008) Reap more from organic farming (July 21, 2008) Kharif sowing area in Maharashtra halved (July 21, 2008) Rains, price trends favour North in kharif sowing (July 19, 2008) Rains hold key to guar crop’s prospects (July 16, 2008) Toil for paddy (July 15, 2008) TN varsity cell study shows supply crunch in maize (July 12, 2008) Cotton acreage drops 38% on extended dry spell (July 12, 2008) Poor rainfall threatens kharif sowing in AP (July 11, 2008) Coverage of most crops up as kharif sowing peaks (July 05, 2008) 30% sowing completed in Gujarat (July 04, 2008) Jute crop size may be lower due to floods, fall in acreage (June 30, 2008) Step-up in kharif sowing augurs hope on inflation (June 28, 2008) Naandi Foundation to revive 87 lift irrigation schemes (June 27, 2008) Ground work (June 23, 2008) Kharif sowing in full swing (June 21, 2008) Dry lands development scheme (June 18, 2008) AP to have 10 new circles for minor irrigation (June 18, 2008) Robust performance in cotton may continue (June 06, 2008) Farm tools for AP farmers (June 03, 2008) Govt yet to announce minimum support price for kharif crops (May 21, 2008) What’s growing for lunch, ma? (May 16, 2008) Supplies to sugar mills may be hit as cane area shrinks (May 15, 2008) Bamboo is grass and not tree, says CII joint study (May 03, 2008) India consolidates its position as 2nd biggest cotton grower (April 22, 2008) Deccan Development gets organic product label (April 11, 2008) Indigenous method (April 10, 2008) Share-cropping? (March 15, 2008) Lift irrigation schemes (March 14, 2008) Sinking fields (March 08, 2008) Oilseeds farmers reaping benefits of higher prices (February 28, 2008) Malaysia looking at cultivation of jatropha (February 27, 2008) Six-month certificate course in organic farming launched (February 16, 2008) Experimental organic paddy harvested at Vadakkencherry (February 13, 2008) AP to plant pongamia in 2 lakh acres (February 09, 2008) D1-BP Fuel set to extract bio-diesel from jatropha (February 07, 2008) ITC to promote millet cultivation thru choupals (February 06, 2008) Saline water not harmful to medicinal plants: Study (February 05, 2008) AP set on ambitious oil palm project (February 04, 2008) Wheat acreage deficit falls (February 02, 2008) Drop in coverage of major crops as rabi sowing ends (January 29, 2008) TN farmers face peacock menace (January 29, 2008) Wind that shakes the ragi (January 28, 2008) ‘India may turn big producer of GM rice, vegetables by 2010’ (January 24, 2008) Wheat acreage deficit narrows down to 6 lakh hectares (January 22, 2008) Erratic rains hit crops (January 18, 2008) ‘Vettiver’ grass finds uses in development projects (January 15, 2008) ‘Tailor schemes to benefit small farmers’ (January 15, 2008) Cultivating controversy (January 13, 2008) Farmers told to make best use of resources (January 10, 2008) Sugar production seen below projected levels (January 09, 2008) Wheat acreage deficit narrows down (January 05, 2008)
Numero Uno (December 05, 2008) AP Dairy to diversify product portfolio (November 18, 2008) Move to hike organised sector’s share to 65% in National Dairy Plan (November 06, 2008) AP Dairy investing Rs 60 cr for development (October 17, 2008) Food safety (October 03, 2008) Kerala milk prices go up (October 03, 2008) Ban on milk products from China (September 26, 2008) Consumers, producers lose in Delhi milk market (September 25, 2008) Heritage opens dairy parlours (August 30, 2008) Aavin to expand procurement areas (August 19, 2008) Hatsun’s ‘Project White Gold’ set for full-scale launch (August 16, 2008) Milk to cost Rs 2 more in Mumbai from today (August 12, 2008) Hatsun Agro expanding milk processing units (June 25, 2008) Milgram dairy village project for Idukki (June 14, 2008) Mother Dairy hikes milk prices again (June 03, 2008) Hatsun targets growth in milk ingredients business (May 10, 2008) Dairy industry seeks 20% export tax on oilmeals (May 08, 2008) Sops for milk product exports withdrawn (April 22, 2008) Plan for milk chilling plant (April 22, 2008) Assam hands over management of dairy activities to NDDB (April 04, 2008) Amul launches high calcium milk (January 22, 2008) Heritage Foods pref issue (January 05, 2008) Focus on dairy farming in Uttara Kannada (January 04, 2008)
Trading in commodities (December 07, 2008) Futures trading resumes in 4 commodities (December 05, 2008) Futures trading Why the panel may be flummoxed (April 23, 2008) NSE-NCDEX team, NTPC plan separate power exchanges (April 07, 2008) Cos mulling forward sales of carbon credits (April 07, 2008) Govt buys wheat on ‘call option’ from Cargill at $406/tonne (April 06, 2008)
710 kg of tea offered on first day of e-auction (November 20, 2008) E-trading in Ooty vegetables takes off (June 02, 2008) Tea Board signs pact with NSE arm for e-auction (March 21, 2008)
‘AIBP, other irrigation schemes yielding little water for farmers’ (February 29, 2008) Slowdown in commodity derivatives trading (February 29, 2008)
‘Plan rural job scheme without disrupting farm activities’ (July 17, 2008) Work pressure (May 16, 2008) Strengthened commodity boards to drive productivity (January 20, 2008)
Carbon credit to ride high on crude oil prices, China earthquake (July 14, 2008) Effluent irrigation (January 18, 2008)
‘Cashewfest’ to be part of shopping festival (December 24, 2008) Agriculture meet in Mumbai (December 18, 2008) Olives from Ferrari-land (December 05, 2008) Make farming profitable: Swaminathan (November 29, 2008) Poultry equipment fair (November 27, 2008) Hyderabad to host Tea & Coffee Asia Cup meet (November 19, 2008) Veg cutie (November 15, 2008) Meet explores green certification for ornamental fish (October 16, 2008) ‘Weeds are agents of bio-terror’ (October 04, 2008) Ryots’ body to hold protests on Oct 22 (October 04, 2008) Meet to focus on food safety (October 02, 2008) ‘Public investment can boost agri productivity’ (September 30, 2008) International flora expo to focus on biz potential (September 24, 2008) Upasi meet on Sept 9 (August 20, 2008) Kochi set to host Rubber Summit (August 14, 2008) Kochi to host global summit on rubber (August 07, 2008) Arecanut meet to focus on value addition (August 05, 2008) Workshop on development schemes for farmers (July 28, 2008) ‘Agri machinery unit to come up at Italian Consulate in Kolkata’ (July 21, 2008) Course on feed manufacturing tech (June 18, 2008) Lecture on agricultural prices (June 05, 2008) Tap potential for agri exports: Kamal Nath (May 31, 2008) China seen continuing to be key driver of commodities outlook (May 27, 2008) Mango delight (May 26, 2008) Call for research on developing elite biofuel crops (May 19, 2008) APEDA finalising guidelines on good agri practices (May 07, 2008) 2-day rubber meet to discuss development (May 06, 2008) Call to raise bio-fuel yield (May 05, 2008) ‘Agri varsities, banks should work in tandem’ (April 25, 2008) Farm programme in TN (April 09, 2008) ‘Slow pace of farm growth a cause for concern’ (March 21, 2008) Videoconferencing to be used to improve farm extension facilities (March 20, 2008) ‘Agriculture needs SWOT analysis for reforms’ (March 15, 2008) Sonia launches Godavari irrigation, life insurance schemes (March 15, 2008) Tap gold mining opportunities, Minister tell corporates (February 23, 2008) Vidarbha cotton farmers on a learning mission (February 22, 2008) Evincing interest (February 22, 2008) Symposium on agrometeorology (February 18, 2008) Meet on irrigation, drainage (February 18, 2008) Meet on agriculture (February 06, 2008) Adding spice to the domestic market (January 31, 2008) ‘Marketable surplus, basis of commercial agriculture’ (January 23, 2008) Kerala Agri Fair from Feb 20 (January 19, 2008) Bio-diesel meet to draw roadmap for future (January 19, 2008) Flower show at Kottayam (January 17, 2008) National meet on oil palm (January 12, 2008) ‘Address tariff escalation on value-added products’ (January 10, 2008) Virtual congress for women farmers launched (January 06, 2008) Lecture on Indian agriculture (January 02, 2008)
Global palm oil gains 9% on Customs duty cut (March 27, 2008) Excise duty on sugar raised by Rs 9 a quintal (February 29, 2008)
Basmati exports ring the wrong bell this time (December 19, 2008) Basmati segment faces payback time (December 01, 2008) Export tax on basmati beginning to bite (November 28, 2008) Cooking oil may turn costlier if customs duty is hiked (November 18, 2008) Hatsun, Schreiber Dynamix plan milk holidays on low exports (November 17, 2008) Vegoil imports hit record in Oct on falling prices (November 15, 2008) Exporters bearish on maize export prospects (November 11, 2008) Base price for import of ginger sought (November 08, 2008) Palm oil import defaults: Indonesian suppliers to seek Indian Govt help (November 03, 2008) Slowdown may hit guar gum export (October 31, 2008) Pressure to lift export tax on basmati intensifies (October 23, 2008) Vegoils turn cheaper on global markets meltdown (October 16, 2008) Milk powder prices seen down on improved supply (October 10, 2008) Mills can have custom grown wheat from Down Under (October 07, 2008) Domestic dairies seek restoration of 15% import duty on milk powder (October 06, 2008) Outlook positive for cotton; scenario favours exports (October 03, 2008) Guar gum exports may drop on economic slowdown (October 01, 2008) Slowdown in sugar exports likely in 2008-09 (September 22, 2008) Veg oil imports turn cheaper as prices fall (September 16, 2008) Gold imports witness surge, reverse declining trend (September 10, 2008) Pusa 1121 rice exports allowed through 6 ports (September 05, 2008) Indian mangoes now find their way to Australia (August 19, 2008) Pulses import by PSUs needs regulation (August 05, 2008) Centre plans capping cotton exports (July 29, 2008) Pepper exporters gain from sale calls in futures (July 22, 2008) Kenya buying Indian tea to honour export deals (July 21, 2008) Palmolein imports surge as duty differential falls (July 15, 2008) Is ban on non-basmati rice exports being flouted? (June 28, 2008) Agri exporters hit by phytosanitary certification process (June 20, 2008) Oilmeal exports gain on logistical advantage (June 11, 2008) Ban on milk powder exports likely (June 03, 2008) User industries scour for stocks despite zooming rubber prices (May 28, 2008) Tea output may remain stable at 945 mkg (May 24, 2008) Spices exports cross $1-billion mark (May 23, 2008) Seafood exports drop 13% (May 13, 2008) AP to import red gram, palm oil (May 09, 2008) Plans to form rice cartel unlikely to succeed (May 07, 2008) Pak scores overs Indian basmati (May 07, 2008) $200 a tonne export duty on basmati (April 30, 2008) Four international cos submit price quotes for wheat supply (April 22, 2008) FIEO panel seeks long-term strategies for agro exports (April 13, 2008) Indian importers default on palm oil contracts (April 11, 2008) Edible oil duty waiver throws trade out of gear (April 10, 2008) Export ban goes on castor, coconut oils (April 03, 2008) Exporters may stand to lose from higher floor price for rice (April 01, 2008) Export floor price for rice raised again (March 29, 2008) Export of spices at new peak, near $950 million (March 26, 2008) 10,000 tonnes castor oil for exports held up (March 26, 2008) Illogical ban on castor oil export (March 26, 2008) Centre must come clean on edible oil duty cut (March 25, 2008) Ban on edible oils export (March 19, 2008) Cooking oils import nearly trebles in Feb (March 18, 2008) S.India rice exporters seek review of shipment curbs (March 13, 2008) Inland container depots reject rice cargoes (March 11, 2008) ‘Raise agri-exports to tap potential in global markets’ (March 09, 2008) More curbs on rice exports to ensure domestic availability (March 07, 2008) Pawar for more SAARC ties in farm sector (March 06, 2008) France looks to sell wheat, barley to India (February 14, 2008) Minimum export price of non-basmati may be hiked (February 11, 2008) Strengthening rupee weakens marine export sector (February 06, 2008) High premium for washed robustas draws buyers’ ire (February 05, 2008) India exploring wheat import options (January 31, 2008) Sesame seed exports to Russia likely to be affected (January 19, 2008) Nod for developing high-yielding guarseed (January 08, 2008)
Farm debt relief evokes lukewarm response (December 28, 2008) House panel moots inclusion of more crops in distressed list (December 19, 2008) Govt bid to boost bank lending to food processing (November 14, 2008) Debt waiver: Nabard clears funds for Kerala (November 08, 2008) Syndicate Bank plans ryots’ training centre (October 23, 2008) Nabard loans for AP projects (September 24, 2008) Co-op banks grant Rs 86 cr as farm loans (August 20, 2008) Bank of Baroda's loan for farmers (July 30, 2008) ‘Farmers did not fully understand scope of loan waiver scheme’ (July 21, 2008) Kerala farm sector sees rise in credit flow (July 14, 2008) Loan waiver: 24,287 gain in Dakshina Kannada (July 10, 2008) ‘Farm debt waiver scheme completed in 30 days’ (July 02, 2008) ‘Rs 5,000-cr relief for 15 lakh TN farmers under debt waiver’ (June 30, 2008) Minister reviews progress of debt waiver scheme in Bengal (June 12, 2008) Bank of India, IOB implement debt waiver scheme (June 08, 2008) SBH farm loan waiver scheme (June 04, 2008) Debt waiver guidelines restrictive, says agri-rural bank federation (June 03, 2008) Ensure loan waiver for all eligible farmers, banks told (June 01, 2008) Tractor producers plan to meet SBI officials (May 30, 2008) Wider waiver (May 26, 2008) Package for prompt payment of farm loans on cards (May 26, 2008) SBI withdraws circular, opens tractor loan counter (May 22, 2008) ‘Monthly repayment helps’ (May 21, 2008) Tractor makers see sales taking a knock (May 21, 2008) ‘SBI’s move will hit farm sector’ (May 21, 2008) Most banks comfortable with tractor loans (May 21, 2008) Bengal state co-op bank’s farm loan recovery drops (May 08, 2008) Farmers’ body fears impact of credit policy (May 05, 2008) Call to speed up debt waiver (May 01, 2008) Govt holding consultations on loan waiver scheme (April 26, 2008) Banks to lend Rs 3,449 cr (April 16, 2008) ‘Cash-back scheme for left-out farmers’ (April 16, 2008) 57 lakh Maharashtra farmers may gain from debt waiver (April 08, 2008) YES Bank finds agri-lending profitable (April 01, 2008) Cabinet nod for farm debt relief fund likely today (March 27, 2008) Syndicate Bank to speed up loans to farmers in Karnataka (March 26, 2008) Loan waiver for farmers a fire-fighting operation (March 26, 2008) ‘Create agri infrastructure for sustaining rural jobs’ (March 25, 2008) Replication of SICA on the farm front (March 13, 2008) Nod for farm loan interest subvention (March 09, 2008) `Exceptional circumstances called for alleviating measures' (March 04, 2008) Rural co-op banks despair of recovery (March 04, 2008) ‘Loan waiver sends wrong message to borrowers’ (March 03, 2008) Incentives for prompt loan repayments suggested (March 03, 2008) A new Chaudhary from Harvard via Rae Bareilly? (March 02, 2008) Loan waiver is win-win for all: S.K. Goel (March 01, 2008) Banks told to reschedule poultry loans (February 20, 2008) ‘Farmers need debt relief more than input subsidy’ (February 07, 2008) ‘Make credit available to farmers at 4%’ (January 28, 2008) Centre approves Rs 530 cr for interest waiver on farm loans (January 18, 2008) Kerala registers Rs 1,156-cr growth in farm loans (January 04, 2008)
Rs 10,000-cr fertiliser bonds issued (December 11, 2008) Fertiliser importers lose out even in declining price situation (December 04, 2008) Falling global prices may help cut fertiliser subsidy bill (November 08, 2008) Cabinet approves revival of HFCL Barauni unit (November 01, 2008) Reddy fiat to officials on fertilisers (October 18, 2008) Pay special attention to fertiliser supply, AP Collectors told (September 19, 2008) AP moves to tackle fertiliser shortage (September 08, 2008) IFFCO takes steps to supply fertilisers in TN (August 28, 2008) Fertiliser units entitled to total duty exemption: HC (July 31, 2008) Ammonium sulphate, TSP subsidies notified (July 18, 2008) IFFCO to supply 2,600 t urea (July 15, 2008) Farmers’ plea (June 28, 2008) ‘No fertiliser shortage’ (June 26, 2008) No shortage of fertilisers, says Fertiliser Dept (June 20, 2008) ‘Godavari Fert will supply entire output from July’ (June 17, 2008) Farmers likely to feel the pinch of di-ammonium phosphate shortage (June 12, 2008) Fight for fertilisers (June 10, 2008) CCEA allows higher fertiliser prices (May 02, 2008) Markfed to raise Rs 500 cr for purchase of fertilisers (April 26, 2008)
Assam Co posts Rs 24.65-cr net (November 06, 2008) KS Oils net rises 59% in second quarter (October 26, 2008) Harrisons Malayalam net zooms (October 24, 2008) GMR Ind revenue dips; PBT up on high sugar prices (August 01, 2008) Anil Products’ annual profit up 32% (July 04, 2008) Amul turnover up 23% (June 18, 2008) Tata Tea Q4 net at Rs 179 cr (May 31, 2008) Rehabilitation Plantations makes profit (January 23, 2008)
Widening use (December 18, 2008) Riot of colours (November 08, 2008) Karuturi launches farm operations in Ethiopia (October 24, 2008) TN varsity bags 2 farm projects (August 28, 2008) Delhi to host floriculture expo 2008 (August 26, 2008) Anthurium exhibition in Kochi (August 25, 2008) Nilgiris set for 30% growth in floriculture (June 11, 2008) Karuturi sees Ethiopia entry as vehicle to expand biz globally (June 07, 2008) Workshop on ‘Madurai Malli’ (June 06, 2008) Karuturi to grow paddy, vegetables in Ethiopia (May 30, 2008) ‘Taj Mahal’ rose blooms in Australia (May 28, 2008) Floriculturists seek tax waiver for greenhouse (May 21, 2008) Lilium growers gear up for high season (May 20, 2008) Nilgiri Lilium growers suffer price crash (April 21, 2008) Blooming trade (April 16, 2008) Different species (April 11, 2008) Sikkim to host first international flower show (March 14, 2008) Flower show begins (March 06, 2008) Tanflora to expand, diversify (February 04, 2008) Riot of colours (January 18, 2008)
Foodgrain merchants body seeks exemption from load shedding (December 23, 2008) Coarse cereals rule below minimum support price (November 13, 2008) Record global cereal output forecast; risks remain (November 07, 2008) Downy mildew attack on TN maize crop seen rising (November 06, 2008) Maize output growth may outstrip demand expansion (October 30, 2008) Monsanto eyeing prospects from GM corn in India (September 06, 2008) Domestic maize prices rule firm (August 06, 2008) ‘Centre’s move seen supporting large firms’ (August 06, 2008) Corn prices seen gaining on continuing demand (July 19, 2008) Starvation threat looms as food, fuel prices shoot up (July 14, 2008) Ban on maize export: Uncertainty over consignments with shipping bills (July 11, 2008) 2007-08 foodgrain output estimate raised again (July 10, 2008) Maize continues to nosedive (July 05, 2008) Wheat prices may gain on cues from other grains (July 03, 2008) AP targets 200 lakh tonne foodgrain production (June 12, 2008) TN’s foodgrain production target fixed at 108 lakh tonnes (June 11, 2008) US corn may face setback; weather concerns remain (June 09, 2008) World Bank’s 10-point plan for the food crisis (June 09, 2008) ‘Include millets in the public distribution system’ (June 08, 2008) Maize exports seen at 30 lakh t (May 29, 2008) NECC reiterates demand to ban maize, soya futures (May 28, 2008) ‘US statement on food crisis ill-informed’ (May 13, 2008) Foodgrains output fails to keep pace with demand growth (May 07, 2008) Maize prices up on high transport cost (May 06, 2008) No data to link futures trade impact with grain prices: Panel (April 30, 2008) Maize prices drop on higher crop estimate (April 29, 2008) FAPCCI seeks removal of sales tax on foodgrains (April 28, 2008) PM hopeful of higher grains procurement (April 26, 2008) Maize prices marginally up (April 22, 2008) Time to turn focus on small farmers (April 15, 2008) POABS Group launches crop procurement drive in Palakkad (April 15, 2008) Maize prices turn sober amidst export ban fears (April 15, 2008) Maharashtra drive to check hoarding (April 10, 2008) Maize prices up amidst reports of crop damage (April 08, 2008) Agflation (April 07, 2008) Why blame bio-fuels for higher food prices (April 04, 2008) Sharp price rise in coarse grains this year (March 31, 2008) Maize prices may remain volatile in short term (March 31, 2008) Govt on overdrive to control food prices (March 25, 2008) Maize prices rule steady (March 18, 2008) Maize prices move up (March 11, 2008) Grain merchants seek tax waiver (February 27, 2008) Maize futures expected to trade higher (February 25, 2008) Corn exports may run into rough weather (February 20, 2008) Wheat buffer stocks: States’ contribution a source of worry (February 16, 2008) Maize price remains volatile despite bird flu (January 21, 2008) NECC to press for ban on maize exports (January 20, 2008) Pawar urges States to step up farm output (January 12, 2008) Maize prices rule firm on heavy buying (January 08, 2008) Ban maize exports by pvt trade: Poultry sector (January 04, 2008)
Nod for wine, meat processing boards (November 08, 2008) Vapour heat treatment facility at Navi Mumbai to boost mango exports (August 13, 2008) Task force set up to attract investments in food processing (July 02, 2008) No respite seen to food inflation in developing nations (May 30, 2008) Cabinet approves 2 Apeda’s schemes (April 19, 2008) Cabinet approves 2 Apeda’s schemes (April 19, 2008) Meet on food processing (April 06, 2008) Solar-dried fruit bars to hit the market (February 14, 2008) NSIC signs MoU with TN body (January 25, 2008) Yendal begins commercial production of amla juice (January 18, 2008)
Compensation for crop loss (October 22, 2008) GoM set to clear crop insurance for plantations (August 16, 2008) Commerce Ministry sets store by crop insurance for plantations (May 21, 2008) Arecanut growers seek crop cover (March 06, 2008)
Gold poised to scale higher levels next year (December 29, 2008) ‘Rise in $, need for liquidity keeping gold volatile’ (November 07, 2008) Record gold coins delivery by MCX (November 06, 2008) Bankers hope to see rise in gold coin sales (October 29, 2008) Gold sales glitter amid global crisis (October 25, 2008) Gold drops by Rs 75 (October 14, 2008) Record gold guinea delivery on MCX (September 20, 2008) Yellow or white metal? (August 31, 2008) Q2 gold demand drops 47% (August 14, 2008) MCX delivers 3,118 gold guineas (August 12, 2008) Falling gold prices may spur physical demand (August 08, 2008) ‘Rise in gold price helping mining cos’ (August 08, 2008) Hutti Mines hopeful of improving gold recovery (July 22, 2008) Gold hits Rs 13,000-mark (July 01, 2008) MCX ‘gold guinea’ volume touches Rs 10 cr (June 28, 2008) Platinum futures set for downward correction (June 23, 2008) Good response to MCX Gold Guinea (May 21, 2008) High prices hit gold sales in Q1, says WGC (May 21, 2008) MMTC jewellery expo from today (May 07, 2008) Online spot gold trading records average sales of 25 kg (April 17, 2008) ‘Gold price trend hinges on Fed rate cut’ (March 18, 2008) India has conducive environment for gold mining, says Minister (March 14, 2008) RiddhiSiddhi launches e-platform for bullion (March 13, 2008) WGC to cross-list StreetTracks in Hong Kong, Tokyo (March 12, 2008) Gold, silver prices drop (January 31, 2008) Traders expect gold prices to continue rising (January 30, 2008) Gold: Investment demand to pick up (January 21, 2008) Gold scales to new high near $900 (January 12, 2008) Gold prices maintain upswing (January 10, 2008)
| Horticulture/Fruits & Vegetables | Latest Prices
Carnation growers seek replantation subsidy (December 30, 2008) Higher prices (December 29, 2008) Pineapple fest (December 23, 2008) Potato conference (December 10, 2008) CM calls for monthly cultivation targets for vegetables in State (December 04, 2008) Festive season fails to prop up dry fruits’ demand (October 30, 2008) Indian mangoes may enter Australia next summer (October 07, 2008) Costly affair (October 02, 2008) Global prune body launches drive to boost consumption (October 01, 2008) In plenty (October 01, 2008) Self-sufficiency in vegetables (October 01, 2008) Onion prices will go up in Oct-Nov: TNAU (August 28, 2008) Smell of money! (August 06, 2008) Govt sets up National Wine Board (August 02, 2008) Drive to promote potato consumption (July 16, 2008) Surplus potato stock: Bengal looks to southern markets (July 12, 2008) Mango festival (July 05, 2008) AP to spend Rs 744 cr on horticulture (July 03, 2008) Mango mela (June 27, 2008) Costly crop (June 25, 2008) AP exports 100 boxes of mangoes to Japan (June 11, 2008) Luring all (June 09, 2008) Tokens for ‘vegetables in van’ (June 02, 2008) All set for e-trading in Ooty vegetables (May 29, 2008) Bihar special (May 24, 2008) ‘Quality planting material key in fruit production’ (May 15, 2008) Gujarat firm, Gulf co tie up for banana exports (May 14, 2008) Desai Fruits ties up with Gulf co for banana exports (May 13, 2008) Lower output (May 07, 2008) Organic vegetable farming planned in 1,000 Kerala villages (May 02, 2008) TNAU pact with Canada college (April 28, 2008) Farmers’ woes (April 17, 2008) Onion yard (April 14, 2008) Crystal Garden starts commercial production of Alphonso (April 08, 2008) Mango output seen hit by rains; exports may drop (April 05, 2008) Nuts about it! (April 03, 2008) Retail chains in talks to buy Alphonso mangoes (April 03, 2008) Rains damage 90% crop in AP grape yards (April 01, 2008) Profit with pistachios (March 28, 2008) Rains damage Nilgiri strawberry; growers seek assistance (March 26, 2008) Horticulture call (March 25, 2008) Pistachio, the next ‘healthy’ nut (March 15, 2008) Study forecasts increase in vegetable prices (February 20, 2008) Potato crop loss: Centre urged to release money (February 14, 2008) Cold weather pushes up MCX potato futures prices (February 11, 2008) Cold conditions may affect grapes production (February 07, 2008) Floating market (January 30, 2008) Red revolution on in Mahabaleshwar (January 30, 2008) Hill potato (January 25, 2008) Potato gains on cold weather (January 24, 2008) Horticulture trade fair (January 23, 2008) Plan for national horticulture research centre at Nelliampathy (January 11, 2008) ‘Scope to develop Bengal potato industry on public-pvt partnership’ (January 10, 2008) First instalment of new potato crop arrives in Bengal markets (January 10, 2008) Bengal keen on potato exports to Bangladesh (January 08, 2008) Flooding markets (January 03, 2008)
Rubber industry sees 3,000 job cuts (December 21, 2008) Labour banks (October 04, 2008) IIM-Lucknow to train senior agriculture scientists (September 18, 2008) Bonus hiked for Bengal tea garden workers (September 12, 2008) Labour shortage (June 26, 2008) Kerala taps labour from North (June 02, 2008) Labour shortage hits wheat harvest operations (April 16, 2008) Labour shortage continues to bug coffee estates (March 12, 2008) Women workers leave cashew industry broken (February 05, 2008) Recruitment norms for technical posts eased (January 18, 2008)
Nurseries and exemption (April 05, 2008)
Samir Somaiya elected ISMA chief (December 30, 2008) TN chamber hails agro policy (April 24, 2008) ‘Raise import tariff on tapioca starch’ (February 13, 2008)
Rajasekhara Reddy promises lift irrigation plans for 3 districts (November 25, 2008) Stone to be laid for mega lift irrigation project today in AP (November 19, 2008) Rs 500-cr project proposal for Kuttanad ryots (October 23, 2008) Meet on post-harvest infrastructure (October 23, 2008) Jain Irrigation plans hub to make micro-irrigation systems (September 27, 2008) Jain Irrigation plans hub to make micro-irrigation systems (September 27, 2008) Spices Park in Guntur dist (August 22, 2008) AP Markfed plans export zone near new airport (July 25, 2008) CM to lay stone for new Markfed building (July 25, 2008) Vizag to get jute park (July 23, 2008) Reprieve for Bunder traders in Mangalore on shifting (July 23, 2008) Speeding up (July 05, 2008) Awaits inauguration (May 30, 2008) Govt committed to complete pending irrigation projects in AP (April 07, 2008) YES Bank in pact with Dutch research centre (March 06, 2008) Focus to be on 4 agri-export zones (January 19, 2008)
The food procurement muddle (December 31, 2008) Global crisis and commodity prices (December 30, 2008) Stunted growth (December 30, 2008) Time to revise the MSP formula (December 17, 2008) Can bamboo boom? (December 15, 2008) Seeding inclusive farm growth (December 13, 2008) Lessons from Mumbai siege (December 03, 2008) Emaciated food policy (November 25, 2008) The agriculture-rural paradox (November 12, 2008) Bio-fuels that won’t starve you (November 04, 2008) Higher standards will find their level (October 27, 2008) Needed, an exit policy for agriculture (October 22, 2008) Ready to support (October 13, 2008) Bailout rice in Kerala (October 10, 2008) Debt Relief and Loan Waiver A bad cheque that will bounce (October 08, 2008) The Pusa 1121 puzzle (October 01, 2008) How safe are our seeds? (October 01, 2008) Life on an American farm (September 24, 2008) The ethanol blending mess (September 24, 2008) Water harvesting (September 15, 2008) Food security for thought (September 12, 2008) War on the commodities markets (September 10, 2008) Who benefits from the thrust on bio-fuels? (September 08, 2008) Organic farming: Reality behind the myths (September 02, 2008) Commodity prices in unwind mode (August 27, 2008) The revival in agricultural growth (August 26, 2008) Time to throw open the silos (August 12, 2008) Eco-friendly farming (August 08, 2008) Commodities Transaction Tax Why it could lead to greater volatility (August 05, 2008) Phosphorous: Diminishing glow (August 04, 2008) Lifestyle changes and food crisis (August 01, 2008) Farm concerns (August 01, 2008) Agriculture needs an accounting standard (July 17, 2008) Who benefits from the waiver? (July 16, 2008) Sugar needs release from control (July 11, 2008) Organic farming and food security (July 11, 2008) Dark side to free power for farmers (June 30, 2008) Why farmers bank on the ‘arhatiyas’ (June 27, 2008) Fertiliser policy: Time to take hard decisions (June 24, 2008) Irrational exuberance on food front (June 18, 2008) Agro-chemicals Overhaul of regulations called for (June 13, 2008) Farm prescription for malnutrition (June 10, 2008) Green Revolution II needed, and not export curbs (June 07, 2008) Land to the builder? (June 06, 2008) Investment in rural infrastructure crucial (June 06, 2008) Achieving Sisyphean proportions (June 05, 2008) International farm research Why India should step up funding (June 04, 2008) The Santa Claus syndrome (May 30, 2008) Waiving prudence (May 28, 2008) Food crisis: The blame game (May 21, 2008) Oilseeds under the crusher (May 20, 2008) Trading palliatives (May 12, 2008) All’s not well on food front (May 10, 2008) Futures: Farmers lose, buyers pay, and Wall Street alone gains! (May 09, 2008) A panchayat on ‘futures’: Speculation, not findings (May 08, 2008) Global warming may aggravate India’s wheat worries (May 07, 2008) India-Bharat divide after thirty years (May 07, 2008) Leveraging the high foodgrains prices (May 02, 2008) A remedy worse than the malady (April 29, 2008) Wilting workers (April 25, 2008) Fragmented farming (April 24, 2008) Way to tackle agrarian crisis, food security (April 18, 2008) Clearing the muddle of rising food prices (April 18, 2008) Freeing farmers from intermediaries (April 16, 2008) New growth engine for economy (April 16, 2008) It’s dosas and idlis still, Mr Pawar, not parathas! (April 10, 2008) Wheat Turmoil 2008 Resurrection of the farmers’ movement (April 09, 2008) Kerala tragedy sounds a warning (April 08, 2008) System of Rice Intensification Optimising production with fewer inputs (April 04, 2008) Volumes may migrate to offshore markets (April 04, 2008) ‘Agri-business will have to rise to global challenges’ (April 02, 2008) Vandiperiyar tea estates: Globalisation plucking away livelihoods (April 01, 2008) Loan waiver and agricultural investment (March 28, 2008) Time to give cashew a growth push (March 26, 2008) Orphans of the motherland? (March 21, 2008) Food procurement: Market price or MSP? (March 18, 2008) Contradictions in foreign trade policy need to be explained (March 17, 2008) Debt Relief and Waiver Scheme Effective only if it is total (March 05, 2008) Issues ignored by waiver package (March 05, 2008) After the debt waiver, what? (March 04, 2008) Plough-back time (February 29, 2008) Don’t cripple farmer minds with debt waivers (February 28, 2008) Time the Indian farmer got his due (February 20, 2008) Sugarcane: The much maligned crop (February 19, 2008) Time to take stock of wheat (February 19, 2008) Focus on agriculture (February 18, 2008) How green is my Blue Hill (February 15, 2008) Strategies to avoid rice imports (February 09, 2008) Technologies seeding change in farm sector (February 06, 2008) Case for total farm loan waiver (February 06, 2008) Tea times at Tocklai (February 01, 2008) Commodity spreads: Less risky, less speculative (January 25, 2008) ‘Agflation’ — reversal of a global trend (January 25, 2008) Farm sector: Hope lies in futures markets (January 23, 2008) Case for duty-free import of edible oils (January 22, 2008) Gathering storm of farm revolt (January 09, 2008) Ban on cotton exports will harm farmers more (January 04, 2008) A networking approach to avert farmer suicides (January 02, 2008) Crisis in rice: Tackling climate change holds the key (January 02, 2008)
Wins insurance award for innovation (December 02, 2008) Fewer takers for weather insurance this year (September 11, 2008) Agri insurance in AP with village as unit (June 12, 2008) Escorts’ cover for farmers (June 04, 2008) Livestock insurance makes farmers to go in for cross-breeding (March 13, 2008) Farm insurer bets on more business after loan waiver (March 07, 2008) AP plans crop insurance in all districts (January 14, 2008)
Free Net connection for Vadodara farmers (May 07, 2008)
‘Minimum support prices are not fixed mechanically’ (December 11, 2008) ‘Tea industry challenged by supply crisis, climatic hurdles’ (September 06, 2008) ‘Markets will absorb commodity transaction tax’ (July 01, 2008) Futures ban will have cascading impact: NMCE (May 16, 2008) Centre cautious on food security front (March 28, 2008) ‘Small farmers must get their share of credit’ (February 13, 2008) ‘BT will overtake IT in market capitalisation’ (January 14, 2008) Difficult for gold demand to top 1,000 tonnes this year (January 02, 2008) Limited downside to gold (January 01, 2008) New measures may enhance commodity bourses profile (January 01, 2008)
Malaysian firm registers trademark for South Indian rice Ponni (May 18, 2008) Latest Prices
Jute body wants export market aid reintroduced (December 13, 2008) Jute mills unions urged to withdraw stir (December 04, 2008) Plans to start jute e-auction (September 20, 2008) Jute cultivation in East Godavari suggested (August 28, 2008) CCEA approves 100% jute packaging for grains, sugar (August 22, 2008) Industry fears dilution of Jute Packaging Act (August 14, 2008) Jute awareness camps (August 01, 2008) Raw jute prices gain on low crop fears (July 25, 2008) Cabinet panel to decide on easing jute packaging Act soon (June 19, 2008) Govt may relax jute packaging norms for grains, sugar (June 10, 2008) Jute industry fears dilution of packaging material rules (May 23, 2008) Exempt jute from futures trading, says IJMA (May 05, 2008) Jute futures on MCX set for correction (April 21, 2008) Finishing touches (April 11, 2008) Jute crop size pegged lower at 97 lakh bales (March 28, 2008) Prices of raw jute, jute goods decline (February 18, 2008) Jute procurement from AP suspended (February 14, 2008) Jute procurement from AP suspended (February 13, 2008) ‘Workers wanted’ at Bengal jute mills (January 15, 2008)
AP farmers reap tobacco bonanza (June 27, 2008) ‘Climate change may affect quality of life of farmers’ (February 19, 2008)
Mega farmers' market in Dindigul (December 30, 2008) Bunder area in Mangalore gets APMC sub-yard status (November 14, 2008) Linking farms and corporates (October 04, 2008) Agricultural marketing through the ages (August 13, 2008) Kerala plans hyper markets this year (May 20, 2008) ‘Kudumbasree’ draws up schemes worth Rs 191 cr (May 01, 2008) APMC asks traders to shift to Baikampady (April 07, 2008) Hind Unilever will source agri-products from farmers (April 05, 2008) APMC licence: Traders seek Govt intervention (March 03, 2008)
‘Restore 5% import duty on zinc ingots’ (December 23, 2008) Platinum group metals to rule higher next 10 years (December 11, 2008) Production cuts may help metal prices rebound (December 06, 2008) Zinc prices may continue to decline (November 24, 2008) Metal mettle (November 21, 2008) Noida to host global meet on metals sector (October 30, 2008) APMDC to take up study of fullerene metal (October 24, 2008) Economic slowdown rattles demand for base metals (October 13, 2008) Firm trend in dollar hits gold; base metals slip (September 08, 2008) Demand for copper substitutes seen rising (August 30, 2008) Lead prices set to dip further on excess supply (August 22, 2008) Dollar’s rally fuels fall in base metals (August 18, 2008) Global copper market in fragile balance (August 01, 2008) Molybdenum prices may rise on strong demand (July 15, 2008) Base metals continue to be ruled by fundamentals: Barclays (June 21, 2008) Nickel futures seen heading up (June 16, 2008) Bearish trend in zinc to continue (May 26, 2008) Base metals weighed down by supply, production concerns (May 21, 2008) China quake effect may hit metals’ supply (May 15, 2008) Copper prices may rule weak, notwithstanding recent rally (March 31, 2008) Crude, metals prices set to rule firm for now (March 18, 2008) L&T takes Rs 200-crore hit in metals hedging (March 11, 2008) FIMI calls for higher drawback rate on zinc (January 23, 2008) NMCE launches new series in metals (January 02, 2008)
Railways cuts rates for long distance iron ore export traffic (November 07, 2008) Iron ore exports likely to drop next year (October 16, 2008) Investor interest in uranium increasing (July 12, 2008) Indian iron ore cos may gain in spot market (May 23, 2008)
Paddy fields flooded (November 28, 2008) Paddy in 1.5 lakh ha affected in AP (November 19, 2008) Running scared of a river (October 10, 2008) 20 lh kharif crop area lost to floods, says Centre (September 25, 2008) Bihar floods take a toll on paddy (September 06, 2008) Drought, moisture stress threat to kharif crops (July 23, 2008) All-party delegation from Kerala to meet PM on crop loss (April 10, 2008) Kerala Govt announces compensation for crop loss (March 27, 2008)
Year-long crop loan access to farmers (August 29, 2008) Bayer launches new hybrid rice (May 07, 2008)
FAO seeks review of biofuel policy (October 10, 2008) Biomass from bamboo seen as alternative to coal (August 27, 2008) TNAU gets W. Australia aid for identifying biofuel plants (July 10, 2008) Ethanol import plans run into rough weather (July 01, 2008) US taken to task on biofuel subsidisation, dumping complaints (June 21, 2008) Latest Prices
Sesame oil prices ruling firm on lower output fears (December 24, 2008) Plea to impose import duty on palm group of oils (December 20, 2008) Vegoil imports rise 30% in Nov on lower global prices (December 16, 2008) Row over virgin olive oil import duty (December 11, 2008) Oilmeal exports zoom on weaker rupee (December 06, 2008) Vanaspati sector opposes customs duty hike on palm oil (November 25, 2008) Fresh arrivals (November 24, 2008) Decision to reimpose Customs duty on crude soya oil intriguing (November 21, 2008) Edible oils export in packs allowed (November 21, 2008) IVPA decries import duty on crude soyoil (November 20, 2008) AP to reduce palm oil price for white card holders (November 11, 2008) Kharif oilseeds output: No change in trade outlook (November 11, 2008) ‘Enter into bilateral pact to import edible items’ (November 11, 2008) ‘Restore customs duty on edible oil imports’ (November 10, 2008) No case for hike in customs duty on veg oil (November 08, 2008) ‘No immediate move to hike vegoils customs duty’ (November 07, 2008) Palm oil: NCDEX adds delivery centre (November 06, 2008) Italy’s ‘Extra’ push for olive oil (November 05, 2008) Veg oil duty hike unlikely to benefit growers and consumers (November 02, 2008) Global liquidity crunch hits edible oil trade (October 31, 2008) Oil Palm India to set up kernel plant in Kerala (October 30, 2008) Conflicting stands of vegoil industry bodies (October 27, 2008) Vanaspati sector opposes move to hike vegoil import duty (October 25, 2008) No case for import duty on edible oils (October 24, 2008) Palm oil to be a viable energy source (October 20, 2008) Extractors body seeks duty imposition on edible oils (October 17, 2008) Despite good yield, groundnut farmers worried about prices (October 15, 2008) Soya arrivals halve as farmers hold back stocks (October 15, 2008) Sept oilmeal exports plummet on lower prices (October 08, 2008) ‘Re-impose import duty on edible oil before harvest begins’ (October 03, 2008) Record soyabean output seen (October 01, 2008) Takes over as SOPA Chairman (October 01, 2008) Imports may cap rise in edible oil prices (September 30, 2008) Palm oil imports: Malaysian co plea to discourage defaulters (September 23, 2008) Castor seed futures may trade higher on low arrivals (September 15, 2008) ‘Govt should stop vegetable oil imports’ (September 11, 2008) ICAR institute develops first ever mustard hybrid (September 11, 2008) Emami Biotech commissions Haldia plant (September 10, 2008) Vegetable oils to slide further (September 09, 2008) Guar seed futures may decline (September 08, 2008) Singapore to host vegoil seminar (September 06, 2008) Soya not viable option for Monsanto in India (September 06, 2008) Health aspects of rice bran oil gain focus (September 03, 2008) Food grade hexane prices cut, relief for edible oil processors (September 02, 2008) Guar seed output may touch 1.01 crore bags (August 28, 2008) Fall in RBD, soya oil prices not to hit new PDS scheme (August 25, 2008) Relief for FMCGs as palm oil prices plunge (August 20, 2008) Cargill to launch olive oil soon (August 20, 2008) No case for vegoil duty hike, for now (August 16, 2008) Area under soyabean increases 5% (August 15, 2008) Vegoil market reels under defaults on falling prices (August 13, 2008) World vegoil prices fall; Indian consumers yet to benefit (August 11, 2008) Soyameal shipments may top 55 lakh t; oilmeal exports double (August 08, 2008) 24 States, UTs sign up for new edible oil supply scheme (August 05, 2008) Vegoil prices on the decline; consumers to benefit (August 02, 2008) Dalmia Group to launch Leonardo Gold (July 31, 2008) Centre begins distribution of palm oil through PDS (July 29, 2008) Soyabean production regains momentum (July 28, 2008) Oil palm farmers seek diesel subsidy (July 24, 2008) Vegoil market poised for correction (July 10, 2008) Oilmeal exports gain on Argentine woes (July 09, 2008) Incentive for soyameal exports questionable (July 08, 2008) Global price rise may boost soyabean plantings (July 04, 2008) Singapore to host global vegoil meet (July 02, 2008) Castor seed futures likely to be bullish (June 30, 2008) NCDEX sign pact with Bikaner oil traders (June 20, 2008) Soyameal exports up 151.8% in May (June 10, 2008) Malaysia hints at palm oil-rice barter (May 30, 2008) Soyabean futures gain on speculative buying (May 22, 2008) Sticky palm oil (May 09, 2008) Castor seed futures may remain firm (April 28, 2008) Move to ban oilmeals’ exports shelved (April 25, 2008) Vanaspati imports from Lanka capped (April 24, 2008) Import of refined edible oils a safer option (April 19, 2008) Import of refined edible oils a safer option (April 19, 2008) Govt plans import of 1 mt edible oil, 15 lakh tonnes pulses to control prices (April 17, 2008) ‘No stock limits for imported edible oils’ (April 16, 2008) ‘India may relax oilseeds import next year’ (April 15, 2008) Reduction in olive oil import duty welcomed (April 07, 2008) ‘Govt must monitor veg oil prices’ (April 07, 2008) Allow non-edible sesame oil shipments, urge exporters (April 06, 2008) Inflation climbs to 7%; Govt continues fire-fighting (April 05, 2008) Sharp correction likely in vegetable oil prices (April 04, 2008) ‘Edible oil import duty cuts, a temporary step’ (April 02, 2008) ‘Edible oil export ban to have little impact’ (March 29, 2008) ‘Increase output of domestic edible oil’ (March 28, 2008) Edible oil duty cut: ‘No gain to consumer’ (March 26, 2008) Plea to allow coconut oil exports (March 26, 2008) Emami Group to foray into edible oils (March 25, 2008) Export ban hits sesame oil exporters (March 23, 2008) Export ban unlikely to deliver results (March 19, 2008) Take advantage of firm prices, sunflower growers told (March 18, 2008) Rumours of cut in Customs duty (March 18, 2008) Solvent extractors seek development package (March 06, 2008) Palm oil may top 4,000 ringgits soon (February 27, 2008) Industry, trade upbeat on palm oil price outlook (February 26, 2008) Premium edible oil players eye low-end segments (February 25, 2008) Edible oil prices shoot up by 20-50% (February 25, 2008) Customs duty on sunflower oil may be cut (February 23, 2008) ‘Scrap import duty on olive oil’ (February 22, 2008) Relief unlikely for vanaspati units from new order (February 21, 2008) Push castor derivatives exports rather than oil (February 20, 2008) ‘Keep veg oil customs duty unchanged’ (February 16, 2008) Crop estimate: Edible oil body joins issue with Govt (February 12, 2008) Solvent extractors want curbs on palm oil imports reviewed (February 11, 2008) ‘Oil palm needs price stability fund’ (February 08, 2008) Kernel oil plant at Eroor (February 07, 2008) National oil palm board mooted (February 06, 2008) Solvent extractors oppose move to hike VAT rate (February 05, 2008) Soya futures decline on profit booking (January 29, 2008) TN chamber urges ban on edible oil exports, online trading (January 25, 2008) Stocks build-up by processors behind high oilseed prices (January 23, 2008) `Raise cultivation of oil seeds' (January 15, 2008) Sesame seed exports likely to take a hit (January 14, 2008) Soya futures up on global cues (January 12, 2008) Gujarat Ambuja Exports bags orders to ship groundnut oil (January 05, 2008) Crude prices help Oil Palm India to post record net (January 02, 2008)
Sugar position unclear as opening stock figures vary (December 26, 2008) Platinum prices may decline to $700/oz (November 29, 2008) Cane farmers in a better bargaining position (November 24, 2008) ‘Gold may touch $1,000 sooner than expected’ (October 11, 2008) More downside risks for metals in Q4 (October 10, 2008) Basmati prices rule lower, seen dropping more (October 08, 2008) Slowdown fears begin to impact commodity prices (October 06, 2008) Slowing Chinese demand spells bleak future for steel (October 04, 2008) Gold prices may remain at the mercy of $ movements, oil prices (September 15, 2008) Kharif rice output to top 84 m tonnes: Pawar (September 13, 2008) Gold may remain range-bound in the near term (September 01, 2008) Rice trade peeved at delay in inclusion of Pusa 1121 as ‘basmati’ (September 01, 2008) Gold under the mercy of dollar, oil prices (August 25, 2008) Call to set up expert panel to implement Kuttanad package (August 23, 2008) Gold loses glitter; may decline further (August 18, 2008) Price fall leads to gold rush, short supply (August 17, 2008) Further drop likely in gold as dollar looks to gain strength (August 11, 2008) Steel prices may continue to be under pressure (August 09, 2008) Metals barring aluminium vulnerable to price fall (August 07, 2008) Gold, silver to weaken in 2009 on easing inflation (August 06, 2008) Gold seen ruling weak in the short term (August 04, 2008) India to play a critical role in world cotton trade (August 04, 2008) Global, Indian sugar prices set to surge (July 29, 2008) Oilseeds output may be lower by 20 lakh tonnes, says expert (July 25, 2008) ‘Dairy products prices may fall on rise in output, exports’ (July 21, 2008) Short-term pressure in gold likely (July 21, 2008) WGC bullish on gold outlook, despite fall in global demand (July 20, 2008) More free sale quota sugar to calm rising prices (July 17, 2008) Wheat supplies predicted to surpass rise in consumption (July 14, 2008) Bullish momentum may continue in gold (July 14, 2008) Gold may hit $950, but dollar likely to gain strength (July 07, 2008) Enhanced oil recovery possible from existing oilfields: Expert (July 03, 2008) Lower global cotton output may keep prices firm (June 26, 2008) Downside risks persist in gold (June 23, 2008) Sugar output seen below 265 lakh tonnes (June 19, 2008) Coffee output seen up on helpful weather (June 17, 2008) Is it the end of gold-crude price tango? (June 16, 2008) World oilseeds output to rebound; no price relief though (June 10, 2008) Centre mulling decontrol of sugar industry afresh (June 10, 2008) Coffee output next crop year may be hit by weather woes (June 02, 2008) Negative signals for gold in the short term (June 02, 2008) Gold may top $950 on rising crude prices (May 26, 2008) Sugar prices set to surge next season (May 22, 2008) Gold: Bulls have edge in the short term (May 19, 2008) Downward bias still exists in gold (May 12, 2008) Crude prices jump 100% in one year; output may drop (May 10, 2008) Firm trend in coal prices seen continuing in long term (May 09, 2008) Wheat prices may gain after arrivals get over (May 06, 2008) Short-term weakness persists in gold (May 05, 2008) Short-term weakness tells on gold, despite minor recovery (April 28, 2008) Wheat production likely to rise 7% (April 26, 2008) Atta prices may rise as mills find it hard to get wheat (April 24, 2008) Foodgrains output likely to touch record high (April 23, 2008) Short-term weakness in gold likely (April 21, 2008) Global wheat prices likely to ease in H2 (April 18, 2008) Wheat growers unlikely to get bonus (April 15, 2008) Gold seen negative in short-term (April 14, 2008) DAP fertiliser subsidy bill may go up Rs 25,000 cr (April 13, 2008) Wheat output: Trade, officials keep fingers crossed (April 12, 2008) Gold prices may scale new high in early 2009 (April 11, 2008) No short-term relief in world food prices: FAO (April 10, 2008) Branded oils may record slower growth (April 09, 2008) Better prospects could turn tea stocks hot (April 07, 2008) Firm trend seen in global wool prices (April 02, 2008) Government must strengthen commodity commercial intelligence (April 01, 2008) Volatile trend likely to continue in gold market (March 31, 2008) Gold likely to trade in ranges after crash (March 24, 2008) Crash in commodities market may be temporary (March 24, 2008) Dairy products prices likely to decline in 2008-09 (March 22, 2008) Indian pepper turns out to be most competitive (March 20, 2008) Gold likely to make further gains in the short-term (March 17, 2008) High wheat prices: Mills go in for ‘risk management’ (March 15, 2008) Govt urged to buy farm produce directly (March 15, 2008) Cold spell may drive wheat yield to record (March 05, 2008) Lower acreage, frost hit rabi oilseeds output (March 03, 2008) Gold price poised to top $1,000 (March 03, 2008) Crude palm oil market seen poised for correction (February 28, 2008) Global veg oil market moving beyond demand-supply norms (February 26, 2008) Gold price likely to pause (February 25, 2008) Despite last week’s fall, gold may hold firm (February 18, 2008) Sugarcane output estimate revisions cost industry, growers dear (February 11, 2008) Wheat output: Govt, trade keep fingers crossed (February 11, 2008) Centre likely to pay bonus to wheat growers (February 09, 2008) Ministry pegs foodgrain output at record 219.32 mt (February 08, 2008) Rice prices seen volatile on tight supply (February 05, 2008) Gold may seek further highs on investor interest (January 28, 2008) Wheat prices seen ruling steady at Rs 1,100/quintal (January 23, 2008) Investor interest to keep gold buoyant: GFMS (January 18, 2008) Gold may move higher, but with corrections (January 07, 2008) World wheat prices may rise (January 03, 2008) ‘Silver may outperform gold this year’ (January 03, 2008) Demand helps soyabean, meal fetch record prices (January 02, 2008) Woes of sugar industry likely to continue (January 01, 2008)
Kerala moots pension scheme for farmers (February 21, 2008)
Bharathan Pillai re-elected CEPC Chairman (October 02, 2008) Ramaseshan is new chief of NCDEX (April 27, 2008) Joseph Massey is MCX MD, Jignesh Shah Vice-Chairman (April 05, 2008) UPASI President passes away (January 01, 2008)
Commodities perform well in first quarter (April 07, 2008) Maharashtra mills post 50 bps increase in sugar recoveries (February 07, 2008) Commodity exchanges turnover up 65% (January 27, 2008)
Demand for crop nutrients slows down (November 13, 2008) AP to pilot campaign for safe, judicious use of chemical pesticides (September 10, 2008) Olympics in China hits Indian pesticide units (June 07, 2008) Curb aflatoxin residues, chilli farmers told (March 03, 2008) Pesticide residue: EU sets new maximum levels (January 11, 2008)
Israeli help to combat Eucalyptus Gall disease (December 09, 2008) Crop loss due to pest attack pegged at Rs 1.40 lakh cr (May 01, 2008)
Dip in prices of chillies leaves growers in the lurch (May 08, 2008)
A mixed bag for plantation sector in Kerala (December 31, 2008) Cocoa prices gain on demand, short supply (December 23, 2008) Sharing of social cost with plantation cos on cards (December 11, 2008) Plantation meet to discuss ways to improve yield (December 10, 2008) Arecanut prices crash (November 07, 2008) Panel on plantations to convene States meet (November 06, 2008) Meet on crop insurance for plantations today (November 05, 2008) Planters’ association office-bearers (October 11, 2008) Kerala planters want agri I-T abolished (September 26, 2008) Campco wipes out accumulated loss (September 23, 2008) Campco to procure cocoa from AP (September 22, 2008) Higher input costs dog plantation sector (September 15, 2008) Tripartite pacts mooted for cocoa development (September 12, 2008) Upasi wants plantations off Minimum Wages Act (September 10, 2008) Pacts signed to promote coffee, rubber farming in tribal areas (August 23, 2008) ‘Value-addition key for arecanut sector growth’ (August 15, 2008) Arecanut meet stresses role of SHGs in plantations (August 11, 2008) Concern over expansion of areca to non-traditional areas (August 10, 2008) Low offtake by gutkha makers hits areca market (July 28, 2008) Arecanut imports in 2007-08 touch 76,000 tonnes; unit value declines (June 30, 2008) Area under areca drops in Kerala; Bengal production increases (June 26, 2008) Areca import c.i.f. value fixed at Rs 35/kg (June 07, 2008) Cadbury India, TNAU ink pact (June 01, 2008) Harrisons Malayalam earmarks Rs 56 cr for tea, rubber (May 26, 2008) Arecanut area expanding in north, south Karnataka, Kerala (May 24, 2008) Import of arecanut from Myanmar allowed (May 10, 2008) Higher pay mooted for plantation research scientists (May 02, 2008) Weather woes hit areca output (April 26, 2008) Tea plantations upset over minimum wage proposal (April 03, 2008) Andhra Pradesh to take up biodiesel plantations in 8,800 hectares (March 31, 2008) TN move on minimum wages ‘will hit Nilgiris plantation sector’ (March 28, 2008) Rain affects drying of white arecanut (March 25, 2008) Areacanut market stagnant (March 14, 2008) Budget belies hopes of plantation sector: APK (March 08, 2008) CDS to have centre of excellence in plantation economy (March 08, 2008) BCCT withdrawal: Good for planters (March 01, 2008) Arecanut prices rule steady (February 21, 2008) Vanilla growers hit by falling prices (February 20, 2008) Cocoa prices unchanged (January 11, 2008) Pitch for home stay in arecanut plantations (January 05, 2008) White areca prices top Rs 100 a kg (January 02, 2008)
Junk mound (August 09, 2008)
Bio-fuels to be brought under the ambit of ‘declared goods’ (August 23, 2008) Govt mulls subsidised pulses distribution (August 23, 2008) Pilot studies to find out actual cost of farm output (May 13, 2008) Latest Prices
Southern markets unruffled by bird flu (December 17, 2008) NECC wants backyard poultry projects suspended (December 16, 2008) Egg exports to Gulf hit on N-E bird flu outbreak (December 03, 2008) Egg prices soar on costlier vegetables (November 13, 2008) Egg prices set to rise further (November 12, 2008) Egg prices touch record high of Rs 2.09 (November 05, 2008) Poultry prices rise on festive demand (October 22, 2008) Producers cut chicken prices (October 04, 2008) Suguna Poultry unveils broiler shed with climate control (September 14, 2008) Suguna plans daily-fresh stores in South (August 30, 2008) Curb likely in egg production (August 21, 2008) Stop subsidised poultry meat from Brazil: NECC (August 17, 2008) NECC urges Centre to extend ban on maize exports (July 31, 2008) Rising input costs dent poultry sector’s gains (July 08, 2008) Godrej Agrovet forges joint venture with Tyson Foods (July 01, 2008) Suguna in talks with Wal-Mart to supply branded eggs (June 25, 2008) NECC seeks ban on maize futures (June 21, 2008) NECC for fixing cap on maize, soya stocks (June 09, 2008) NECC asks AP Govt to recognise poultry as agri activity (April 28, 2008) Poultry traders to go by NECC rates for cull birds (April 11, 2008) Poultry trade meeting in Namakkal today (April 08, 2008) ‘Conditions seen favourable for 12% annual growth in poultry market’ (April 07, 2008) Farm-loan waiver: Pawar’s assurance to poultry farmers (March 24, 2008) Bird flu: Poultry sector seeks loan waiver (March 12, 2008) Allahabad Bank's relief for poultry farmers (February 23, 2008) Maize prices rule stable (February 19, 2008) More States may ban poultry traffic (February 08, 2008) Bird flu: ‘No reason for worry in AP’ (January 23, 2008) Industry seeks zoning of poultry areas (January 22, 2008) Bird flu: AP poultry farmers mull cutting down egg output (January 21, 2008) Flu carriers? (January 19, 2008) ‘Govt should protect poultry economy’ (January 19, 2008) TN poultry producers cut price on bird flu reports (January 18, 2008) It’s worrying news (January 18, 2008) Bird flu scare (January 17, 2008) Bengal bird flu: Preliminary tests indicate H5N1 strain presence (January 17, 2008) Chicken dressing plant planned in Delhi (January 10, 2008) Ducky days (January 08, 2008)
AP to use naphtha in power plants during rabi season (November 21, 2008) Reddy calls for action plan to meet farmers’ power demand (October 20, 2008)
Marginal fall seen in Bengal gram prices (November 08, 2008) Farm product prices may rise on decrease in kharif output (October 03, 2008) Pulses coverage lagging behind by 14 lakh hectares (July 28, 2008) Icrisat releases first cytoplasmic red gram hybrid variety (July 18, 2008) Delhi Govt move pulls down chana futures (April 17, 2008) Urad prices gain on crop damage in Andhra, TN (March 31, 2008) Pulses raised on 86,000 ha in Nagapattinam (March 10, 2008) Cold spell, rains hit chana crop (March 08, 2008) ‘FMC can relist futures trading in pulses, grains’ (February 17, 2008) Chana futures gain on buying interest (February 12, 2008) TNAU asks farmers to store blackgram crop, sell later (February 09, 2008) Chana, soya futures gain (February 07, 2008) Chana futures hit upper circuit (February 05, 2008)
New General Manager for ICF (December 30, 2008)
| Real Estate & Construction |
Road blockade (March 17, 2008) Villagers oppose land acquisition for Mangalore SEZ project (February 04, 2008)
State tells Centre to implement Idukki package (May 10, 2008)
| Regulatory Bodies & Rulings |
FMC suspends Chennai-based co (July 19, 2008) Crackdown on ‘dabba trading’ in commodities (April 13, 2008) Bill to provide autonomy to FMC introduced in Parliament (March 14, 2008) FMC plans to increase staff strength (February 19, 2008) FMC ordinance may build investor confidence (January 25, 2008) FMC Ordinance may get nod (January 23, 2008) Ticker boards at local markets (January 20, 2008)
Food research body wants farm R&D doubled (October 13, 2008) Tea research body urged to focus on market-oriented research (September 26, 2008) Icrisat to reopen centre in Nigeria (September 26, 2008) Deccan Development Society launches farmer initiative (September 18, 2008) Outlay on farm research scant, says RBI study (August 14, 2008) Karnataka Govt announces Rs 2 cr for arecanut research (August 10, 2008) Food research institute moots withdrawal of export controls (May 26, 2008) TN agri varsity to take up research on sting-less bees (March 20, 2008) Indian agriculture: Hard questions on R&D turf (March 18, 2008) Scientists achieve breakthrough in plant breeding (February 15, 2008) TNAU to take up research on amla (January 08, 2008) Kansas State varsity team keen on farm research tie-ups (January 02, 2008)
DSCL planning to hive off Hariyali venture into subsidiary (May 12, 2008)
Rice purchases on the rise (December 30, 2008) Apeda moves Sindh HC against basmati trademark (December 30, 2008) Rice procurement set to scale new peak (December 22, 2008) Paddy farmers reap success with new cultivation system (December 17, 2008) ‘Special rice intensification fund needed’ (December 09, 2008) Day’s work (December 04, 2008) ‘Rice intensification movement being adopted in several States’ (December 03, 2008) Lower coverage (November 25, 2008) DGFT effects partial relaxation of ban on non-basmati rice exports (November 20, 2008) Customs seizes contraband rice (November 19, 2008) Cyclone damages paddy crop in 50,000 acres (November 18, 2008) Pusa 1121 gets notified as basmati rice (November 04, 2008) eGoM to decide on lifting ban on premium non-basmati rice exports (November 03, 2008) Kerala paddy farmers to get ‘green cards’ (October 31, 2008) Govt shores up more rice after bonus (October 31, 2008) Novel initiative (October 30, 2008) Huge arrivals (October 29, 2008) `No lifting of non-basmati export ban' (October 23, 2008) Call for Kuttanad package implementation authority (October 11, 2008) Paddy procurement centres (October 04, 2008) YSR calls for high-level meet on increase in rice prices (October 02, 2008) Harvest time (September 26, 2008) Output seen higher (September 26, 2008) Export curbs on certain varieties of rice may go (September 23, 2008) AP rice millers seek power subsidy (September 20, 2008) Kuruvai in full swing (September 17, 2008) Direct purchase centres for paddy (September 17, 2008) Pusa 1121 export allowed with immediate effect (September 07, 2008) Agri Gold launches hybrid rice seeds (August 27, 2008) Relax ban on non-basmati rice export: Malaysian firm (August 27, 2008) To build a ‘strategic’ grain reserve (August 25, 2008) Kerala CM opposes move for open market sale of rice (August 23, 2008) Problems dog basmati rice export industry (August 19, 2008) Pusa-1121 prices crash as export orders dry up (August 16, 2008) Govt to contest ‘Ponni’ trademark to Malaysian firm (August 07, 2008) eGoM to review ban on non-basmati rice (August 05, 2008) The price of rice (August 04, 2008) States step up demand for rice, wheat for ration supply (August 04, 2008) Ziro valley view (July 15, 2008) Basmati rice exporters seek early notification of Pusa 1121 (July 03, 2008) Cauvery Delta farmers thank CM (June 25, 2008) Finland rejects organic rice consignment from India (June 23, 2008) Rice soup (June 16, 2008) India should export some wheat, rice (June 14, 2008) Kerala Govt moves to double paddy production in State (June 14, 2008) Exports of rice handed to Customs before ban allowed (June 14, 2008) Exporters of basmati get evolved varieties (June 05, 2008) AP aiming at 30% increase in rice output (May 26, 2008) Reviving Kuttanad: Is there hope in the package? (May 23, 2008) FICCI writes to Manmohan on basmati export levy (May 19, 2008) Wheat, rice procurement may hit record high (May 19, 2008) ‘15 changes to basmati export norms in 8 months’ (May 14, 2008) Rice cultivation: ‘Drip irrigation trials promising’ (May 02, 2008) Govt should maximise kharif crop output (April 26, 2008) Market intervention (April 26, 2008) Dwindling granary (April 21, 2008) Punjab curbs early sowing of rice (April 15, 2008) Paddy procurement (April 15, 2008) Plea to allow premium rice in small packs (April 12, 2008) Rice for Rs 2 a kg (April 10, 2008) AP launching Rs 2/kg rice scheme today (April 09, 2008) Setback to rice crop (April 08, 2008) Kuttanad loses 50% paddy crop (April 08, 2008) Basmati exports: No DEPB benefits (April 05, 2008) Rice planter machine put on demo in TNAU (April 03, 2008) NGOs organise ‘Week of Rice Action’ (April 01, 2008) Kerala seeks urgent Central aid (March 21, 2008) African factor to keep rice prices firm (March 13, 2008) Weeding out (March 12, 2008) ‘Restrictive trade policies denting rice exporters image’ (March 10, 2008) Check on exports (March 08, 2008) Samba paddy procurement (March 06, 2008) TNAU to research impact of global warming on rice (February 23, 2008) `End rice export imbroglio' (February 16, 2008) `End rice export imbroglio' (February 16, 2008) Samba, thaladi paddy harvest nearing completion in Nagapattinam (February 15, 2008) Kerala sets up Paddy Board (February 15, 2008) Samba paddy procurement (February 09, 2008) TN: Samba paddy purchase (February 06, 2008) Rice procurement tops 165 lakh tonnes (January 29, 2008) Inclusion of evolved basmati strains for GI protection sought (January 25, 2008) 16.5-lakh t paddy to be procured from Cauvery delta districts (January 10, 2008) Edible oils, rice emerge inflationary bugbears (January 07, 2008) Latest Prices
Spot rubber rises on covering buys (December 30, 2008) Spot rubber stays firm (December 28, 2008) Spot rubber rules flat (December 27, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak on holiday mood (December 25, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (December 24, 2008) Spot rubber hits Rs 70/kg as demand improves (December 23, 2008) Spot rubber stays firm (December 21, 2008) Spot rubber prices gain (December 20, 2008) Spot rubber gains on global cues (December 19, 2008) Rs 8.8 cr aid for Rubber Producers’ Society (December 18, 2008) Active covering groups prop up spot rubber (December 18, 2008) Spot rubber gains on covering purchases (December 17, 2008) Spot rubber prices gain on covering purchases (December 16, 2008) Spot rubber stays weak (December 14, 2008) Spot rubber rules flat on dull tyre sector demand (December 13, 2008) Rubber growers urged not to hold stocks (December 13, 2008) Spot rubber prices gain on rains (December 12, 2008) A rubbery toughness (December 11, 2008) Spot rubber prices gain (December 11, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (December 10, 2008) ‘Rubber growers will get better prices in domestic market’ (December 09, 2008) Rubber prices flat in low-key market (December 09, 2008) Spot rubber prices steady (December 07, 2008) Spot rubber drops below Rs 60 a kg (December 06, 2008) Spot rubber declines further on global cues (December 05, 2008) Rubber prices decline further (December 04, 2008) Rubber futures relaunch opposed (December 03, 2008) Spot rubber down on global cues (December 03, 2008) Spot rubber prices mixed (December 02, 2008) Spot rubber rules flat (November 30, 2008) Rubber market unchanged (November 29, 2008) Spot rubber prices rule steady (November 28, 2008) Weak trend in spot rubber prices (November 27, 2008) Spot rubber rises as sellers keep away (November 26, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (November 23, 2008) Spot rubber prices drop on lack of buying support (November 22, 2008) Spot rubber drops to Rs 65/kg (November 21, 2008) Spot rubber under pressure (November 20, 2008) Spot rubber sinks on panic sales (November 19, 2008) Spot rubber declines further (November 18, 2008) East Godavari takes up rubber cultivation (November 18, 2008) Spot rubber prices decline (November 16, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (November 15, 2008) Spot rubber declines on global trend (November 14, 2008) Spot rubber slips on buyer resistance (November 13, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (November 12, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (November 11, 2008) Reduce duty on natural rubber: ATMA (November 11, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (November 09, 2008) Spot rubber declines on buyer resistance (November 08, 2008) Spot rubber rules flat (November 06, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (November 04, 2008) Spot rubber rules weak (November 02, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (October 31, 2008) Global rubber body liaison officer (October 30, 2008) Spot rubber prices rule steady (October 30, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (October 29, 2008) Spot rubber prices steady (October 26, 2008) ‘Permanent rubber export is indispensable’ (October 25, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (October 25, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (October 24, 2008) Spot rubber improves (October 23, 2008) Spot rubber prices gain (October 22, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (October 21, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (October 19, 2008) Spot rubber rules flat (October 18, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (October 17, 2008) Spot rubber closes flat (October 16, 2008) Spot rubber recovers on short covering (October 15, 2008) Rubber exporters’ meet on Oct. 20 (October 14, 2008) Spot rubber declines on resistance (October 14, 2008) Spot rubber prices rule flat (October 12, 2008) Dealers call for ban on rubber import (October 11, 2008) Spot rubber plunges further (October 11, 2008) ‘Current rubber price trend harmful to small growers’ (October 10, 2008) Rubber traders face crisis as prices crash (October 08, 2008) Rubber prices slip below Rs 100/kg (October 08, 2008) Spot rubber drops to Rs 100/kg (October 07, 2008) Spot rubber rules flat (October 05, 2008) Sheet rubber drops to Rs 106/kg (October 04, 2008) Spot rubber rules flat (October 02, 2008) Spot rubber declines to Rs 112 a kg (October 01, 2008) Spot rubber downtrend continues (September 30, 2008) Spot rubber unchanged in quiet market (September 28, 2008) Spot rubber nosedives on panic sales (September 27, 2008) Spot rubber nosedives on panic sales (September 27, 2008) Spot rubber closes lower on resistance (September 26, 2008) Spot rubber drops further (September 25, 2008) Rubber prices turn weak (September 24, 2008) Mixed trend in rubber (September 21, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (September 20, 2008) Spot rubber slips on selling pressure (September 19, 2008) Campco wants to enter rubber segment (September 19, 2008) Spot rubber slips on global cues, weather (September 17, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (September 16, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (September 14, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (September 12, 2008) Spot rubber prices unchanged (September 11, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (September 10, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (September 09, 2008) Rubber output seen at 8.75 lt (September 09, 2008) Rubber prices seen in ‘comfort zone’ (September 09, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (September 07, 2008) Spot rubber rules unchanged (September 06, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (September 05, 2008) Move to resume rubber futures disappoints traders (September 03, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (September 03, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (August 31, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm (August 30, 2008) Tyre makers face drop in sheet rubber inventory (August 29, 2008) Spot rubber hits new high of Rs 142/kg (August 29, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (August 28, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (August 26, 2008) Spot rubber stays static (August 24, 2008) Spot rubber continues to rule steady (August 23, 2008) Spot rubber unchanged in low key trade (August 22, 2008) Rubber producers urged to focus on output (August 21, 2008) Spot rubber declines further (August 20, 2008) Spot rubber rules weak (August 17, 2008) Summit’s call for making India a global rubber power (August 17, 2008) No takers for latex on fall in rubber prices (August 16, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (August 15, 2008) Spot rubber gains on short covering (August 14, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (August 13, 2008) Mixed trend in rubber (August 10, 2008) Spot rubber continues to rule firm (August 08, 2008) Spot rubber drops as weather improves (August 07, 2008) Spot rubber declines on global cues (August 06, 2008) Spot rubber declines further (August 05, 2008) Spot rubber declines on global cues (August 03, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (August 02, 2008) Spot rubber prices rise to record high (August 01, 2008) Tyre industry demands duty-free import of 1 lakh t natural rubber (July 31, 2008) Spot rubber flares up (July 31, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm on short supply (July 30, 2008) Spot rubber gains on rains (July 29, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (July 25, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (July 24, 2008) Spot rubber flares up on demand (July 23, 2008) Spot rubber gains on short supply (July 22, 2008) Spot rubber gains on covering buys (July 20, 2008) Spot rubber prices firm on supply fears (July 19, 2008) Steady trend continues in spot rubber (July 17, 2008) Spot rubber prices rule unchanged (July 16, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (July 15, 2008) Rs 600 cr sanctioned for Rubber Board activities (July 15, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (July 13, 2008) Spot rubber prices recover (July 12, 2008) Doing away with wages for rest day unwarranted, says HC (July 12, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (July 11, 2008) Spot rubber declines further (July 10, 2008) Spot rubber declines on global cues (July 09, 2008) Spot rubber ends unchanged (July 08, 2008) Spot rubber stays weak (July 06, 2008) Spot rubber rules weak (July 05, 2008) Spot rubber prices gain on global trend (July 03, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (July 02, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm (July 01, 2008) Rubber prices rise further (June 29, 2008) Spot rubber hits Rs 130/kg (June 28, 2008) Shortage props up spot rubber (June 27, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm (June 26, 2008) Spot rubber improves on demand (June 25, 2008) Spot rubber prices firm on yen’s strength (June 24, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (June 22, 2008) Spot rubber declines on global cues (June 21, 2008) Spot rubber declines (June 20, 2008) Rubber Society awards (June 20, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (June 19, 2008) Spot rubber gains (June 18, 2008) Spot rubber prices gain marginally (June 17, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (June 15, 2008) Covering purchases help rubber recover (June 14, 2008) Rubber prices drop on lack of buying support (June 13, 2008) Spot rubber prices recover partially (June 12, 2008) Spot rubber drops on TOCOM cues (June 11, 2008) Spot rubber hits Rs 130/kg (June 10, 2008) Spot rubber hits Rs 127/kg (June 08, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm (June 07, 2008) Rubber merchants’ plea to Kerala Govt on refunds (June 06, 2008) Spot rubber under pressure (June 05, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (June 04, 2008) Spot rubber stays weak under pressure (June 03, 2008) Campaign to focus on diseases of rubber trees (June 02, 2008) Spot rubber rules flat (June 01, 2008) Spot rubber drops to Rs 125/kg (May 31, 2008) Spot rubber drops below Rs 130/kg (May 30, 2008) Spot rubber suffers setback (May 29, 2008) Spot rubber down on Japanese cues (May 28, 2008) Spot rubber hits Rs 135/kg (May 27, 2008) Spot rubber hits all-time high (May 25, 2008) Spot rubber flares up; touches all-time high (May 24, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (May 23, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (May 22, 2008) Spot rubber stays firm (May 21, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (May 20, 2008) Spot rubber hits Rs 123/kg (May 18, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (May 17, 2008) ‘Rubber futures suspension must be extended for a year’ (May 16, 2008) Spot rubber stays firm (May 16, 2008) Spot rubber hits Rs 120 a kg again (May 15, 2008) Spot rubber moves up on global cues (May 14, 2008) Spot rubber stays firm (May 13, 2008) Spot rubber stays firm (May 11, 2008) ‘Set up national body on lines of WTO’ (May 10, 2008) Tyre makers seek waiver of rubber cess (May 10, 2008) Mixed trend in rubber (May 10, 2008) Natural rubber sports new logo (May 09, 2008) Rubber futures ban triggers panic in spot market (May 09, 2008) Firm crude lifts spot rubber to Rs 120/kg (May 08, 2008) Rubber futures hit Rs 121/kg (May 07, 2008) Covering groups boost spot rubber (May 06, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (May 04, 2008) Domestic rubber futures turn weak (May 03, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (May 01, 2008) Supply shortage buoys rubber (April 30, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (April 30, 2008) Spot rubber gains further (April 29, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm (April 27, 2008) Spot rubber prices hit Rs 115 a kg (April 26, 2008) Spot rubber gains on global cues (April 25, 2008) Spot rubber firms up further (April 24, 2008) Tyre makers want Customs duty cut on natural rubber (April 23, 2008) Spot rubber steady (April 23, 2008) Spot rubber prices rise further (April 22, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (April 19, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (April 19, 2008) Spot rubber prices at 1-year high (April 18, 2008) Spot rubber gains sharply (April 17, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (April 16, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm (April 13, 2008) Spot rubber stays firm (April 12, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (April 11, 2008) Spot rubber prices decline (April 10, 2008) Spot rubber under pressure (April 09, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (April 08, 2008) Spot rubber gains on supply fears (April 06, 2008) Spot rubber gains further (April 05, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (April 04, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (April 03, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (April 02, 2008) Kochi rubber trade plea on excess tax, refund (April 02, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (April 01, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (March 30, 2008) Spot rubber prices recover (March 28, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (March 27, 2008) Spot rubber recovers (March 26, 2008) Spot rubber pares gains (March 25, 2008) ‘30,000 acres in E. Godavari for rubber cultivation’ (March 24, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (March 23, 2008) Plantation industry laments unequal tax rates (March 22, 2008) Rubber futures turn weak (March 21, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (March 20, 2008) Spot rubber prices decline (March 19, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (March 18, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (March 16, 2008) Spot rubber turns weak (March 15, 2008) Spot rubber remains static (March 14, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm (March 13, 2008) Covering buys lift spot rubber prices (March 12, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm (March 11, 2008) Spot rubber prices gain (March 09, 2008) Spot rubber weakens (March 08, 2008) Spot rubber gains sharply (March 07, 2008) Spot rubber turns bullish (March 06, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (March 05, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (March 04, 2008) Rubber dealers welcome proposals (March 04, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (March 02, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (March 01, 2008) Spot rubber prices pare gains (February 29, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (February 28, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (February 27, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (February 26, 2008) Domestic rubber futures firm (February 24, 2008) Spot rubber rules firm (February 23, 2008) ‘Export target will be realised’ (February 22, 2008) Spot rubber improves (February 22, 2008) Growers hold back stocks as rubber prices zoom (February 22, 2008) Spot rubber witnesses profit booking (February 21, 2008) Rubber futures continue to rule firm (February 20, 2008) Tyre industry worried over rubber exports (February 20, 2008) Spot rubber price tops Rs 100/kg (February 19, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (February 17, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (February 16, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (February 15, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (February 14, 2008) Spot rubber prices rebound (February 13, 2008) Spot rubber up as covering groups turn active (February 12, 2008) Rubber exports rise (February 12, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (February 10, 2008) Spot rubber prices unchanged (February 09, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (February 08, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (February 07, 2008) Spot rubber prices down on global cues (February 06, 2008) Spot rubber prices gain (February 05, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (February 03, 2008) Spot rubber gains on global cues (February 02, 2008) ‘Higher global price favours rubber exports’ (February 02, 2008) Mixed trend in spot rubber (February 01, 2008) Rubber Board seminar (January 29, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (January 29, 2008) Spot rubber gains a tad (January 26, 2008) Steady trend in spot rubber (January 25, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (January 24, 2008) Spot rubber prices drop on global cues (January 23, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (January 22, 2008) Spot rubber edges higher (January 20, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (January 19, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (January 18, 2008) Mixed trend in rubber (January 17, 2008) Spot rubber stays steady (January 15, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (January 13, 2008) ‘Allow duty-free import of 1 lakh tonnes rubber’ (January 12, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (January 12, 2008) Spot rubber rules weak (January 11, 2008) Last date for rubber planting aid extended (January 11, 2008) Mixed trend in rubber (January 10, 2008) Spot rubber prices improve (January 09, 2008) Spot rubber declines on global cues (January 08, 2008) Aggressive buying props up spot rubber (January 06, 2008) Active covering groups help rubber recoup (January 05, 2008) Spot rubber prices unchanged (January 04, 2008) Madurai rubber cluster gets ‘in-principle’ approval (January 04, 2008) Spot rubber steady as traders await direction (January 03, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (January 02, 2008) Spot rubber rules steady (January 01, 2008)
‘Centre will meet quality seeds shortage in 5 years’ (November 12, 2008) Why quality of seeds is significant (November 12, 2008) Seed industry meet to encourage global tie-ups (November 10, 2008) Plea to check malpractices in poppy seeds imports (November 04, 2008) Rasi Seeds sets up Rs 10-cr research facility (October 11, 2008) Rasi Seeds' R&D centre (October 10, 2008) Atash Seeds on acquisition drive; in talks with Delhi-based firm (September 12, 2008) Guarseed crop seen on course for 1.10 cr bags output (September 12, 2008) Vibha Agro’s seed facility (August 06, 2008) Pioneer Seeds launches agri-business resource centre (July 15, 2008) Monsanto’s sustainability programme to double yields (June 20, 2008) A rare sight (June 05, 2008) AP Seeds in distribution pact for Bt cottonseed (May 17, 2008) AP says no to rise in Bt cotton seed prices (April 12, 2008)
KSIC to open outlets in Kerala cities (January 26, 2008) Call to take up sericulture activities (January 11, 2008) Dumping duty on raw silk imports extended (January 04, 2008)
A new dawn? (November 10, 2008) Latest Prices
Cardamom prices move up a tad (December 30, 2008) Spices exports up in value, volume (December 30, 2008) Pepper likely to recover in early Jan (December 29, 2008) Pepper futures drop on selling pressure (December 27, 2008) Vanilla losing flavour with farmers (December 26, 2008) Untimely rains may hit pepper output (December 25, 2008) Synthite Group targets Rs 1,000 cr by 2012 (December 23, 2008) Overseas buying interest pushes up pepper prices (December 22, 2008) Synthite unveils new logo (December 21, 2008) Cardamom prices slide on heavy arrivals (December 16, 2008) Pepper futures up slightly on tight supply (December 16, 2008) Pepper futures recover, stabilise (December 08, 2008) Pepper futures recover on good buying support (December 01, 2008) Poppy seeds prices down on supply glut (December 01, 2008) Indonesia figures depress pepper market (November 29, 2008) Pepper replantation programme on anvil (November 27, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (November 27, 2008) Pepper crashes on reports of increased supply in Indonesia (November 26, 2008) Cardamom crashes on heavy arrivals (November 25, 2008) Pepper futures rise a tad (November 25, 2008) Pepper prices up on good buying support (November 24, 2008) Steady exports (November 21, 2008) Value-added spices contribution rising in exports basket (November 21, 2008) Pepper futures plunge on heavy selling (November 21, 2008) Pepper futures bearish on high volatility (November 20, 2008) Pepper futures hit upper circuit (November 19, 2008) Pepper futures gain on buying support (November 18, 2008) Cardamom prices drop on heavy arrivals (November 18, 2008) Declining trend (November 18, 2008) Domestic demand continues to push up pepper prices (November 17, 2008) Domestic support buoys pepper futures (November 15, 2008) Pepper futures slip on heavy liquidation (November 12, 2008) Pepper futures witness high volatility (November 11, 2008) Cardamom recovers on buying support (November 11, 2008) Pepper drops for want of buying support (November 10, 2008) Pepper futures move up on buying support (November 08, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (November 05, 2008) Cardamom prices slide on heavy arrivals (November 04, 2008) Fall in futures prices, rupee turn pepper competitive (November 03, 2008) Cumin exports double as global supplies fall short (October 31, 2008) Pepper output declines on neglect of crop: Survey (October 31, 2008) Pepper futures recoup on buying support (October 30, 2008) Rupee’s decline, output fall push up cloves price (October 30, 2008) H1 cardamom exports up despite high prices (October 29, 2008) Financial crisis continues to push pepper down (October 29, 2008) Pepper futures drop (October 23, 2008) Pepper futures up on tight supply (October 22, 2008) Credit squeeze unlikely to hit spices export (October 22, 2008) Cardamom prices recover as arrivals decline (October 22, 2008) Pepper futures move up on buying support (October 21, 2008) Black pepper imports by US decline (October 21, 2008) Cardamom prices drop Rs 100/kg in a month (October 18, 2008) Pepper unaffected by turmoil in global markets (October 18, 2008) Oct-Nov ‘promising’ time to sow red chillies: TNAU (October 18, 2008) Pepper futures slide on bearish activities (October 18, 2008) Pepper futures market recovers on buying support (October 17, 2008) Pepper futures down on liquidity crunch (October 16, 2008) Pepper futures gain on buying support (October 14, 2008) Cardamom prices rule higher on domestic demand (October 14, 2008) Indian black pepper to be more competitive (October 13, 2008) Strong fundamentals prop up pepper futures (October 11, 2008) Pepper futures hit upper circuit (October 08, 2008) Cardamom price averages above Rs 600/kg (October 08, 2008) Cardamom prices decline on heavy arrivals (October 07, 2008) Pepper futures crash; exporters keep away (October 07, 2008) Pepper futures drop despite strong fundamentals (October 06, 2008) Turmeric to remain bearish (October 06, 2008) Fertiliser shortage hits cardamom plantations (October 04, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (October 04, 2008) Bear operators depress pepper futures market (October 02, 2008) Pepper futures move up marginally (September 30, 2008) Cardamom drops on heavy arrivals (September 30, 2008) Global pepper prices likely to move up (September 29, 2008) Pepper futures move up on tight supply (September 27, 2008) Pepper futures move up on tight supply (September 27, 2008) Higher coriander, cardamom delivery by MCX (September 26, 2008) Pepper futures up a tad on buying support (September 26, 2008) Aug spices exports hit snag (September 25, 2008) Green bold cardamom capsules fetch Rs 1,000/kg (September 25, 2008) Kochi port strike pushes down pepper futures (September 25, 2008) Chilli futures touch lower circuit (September 25, 2008) Tight supply pushes up pepper futures (September 24, 2008) Pepper futures zoom on buying support (September 23, 2008) Uptrend likely in pepper prices (September 22, 2008) Bearish trend seen in jeera, chilli, turmeric (September 22, 2008) Pepper futures up a tad on buying support (September 20, 2008) Pepper futures recover on buying support (September 19, 2008) Pepper futures witness volatile trade, decline (September 18, 2008) Pepper futures market recovers on tight supply (September 17, 2008) Pepper futures continue to rule lower than spot prices (September 16, 2008) Cardamom prices move up on demand (September 16, 2008) Mixed trend in pepper futures (September 13, 2008) Pepper futures slip on drop in other origin prices (September 12, 2008) Pepper futures market crashes on bearish operations (September 11, 2008) Pepper futures market rebounds (September 10, 2008) Cardamom prices steady on buying support (September 10, 2008) Bear operators pull down pepper futures (September 09, 2008) But rising exports (September 09, 2008) Bearish trend continues in pepper prices (September 08, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (September 06, 2008) Cardamom up on short supply (September 05, 2008) Pepper futures drop on lack of demand (September 05, 2008) Uptrend in cardamom prices on good demand (September 02, 2008) Fluid situation prevails in pepper market (September 01, 2008) Spices exports gain in value, volume (August 31, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (August 30, 2008) Turmeric futures gain on positive signals (August 29, 2008) Pepper futures gain; spot rates steady (August 29, 2008) Pepper futures close slightly higher (August 28, 2008) Pepper futures slip on lack of demand (August 27, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (August 26, 2008) Chilli futures gain on buying (August 26, 2008) 3.2 tonnes cardamom withdrawn from auctions (August 26, 2008) Tight supply position likely to push up pepper prices (August 25, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (August 23, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures market (August 22, 2008) Farmers begin shelving Cochin ginger cultivation (August 21, 2008) Pepper futures gain on lack of spot material (August 21, 2008) Pepper futures fall below spot prices (August 20, 2008) Pepper futures market witnesses high volatility (August 19, 2008) Brazil claims its black pepper to be of good quality (August 19, 2008) Cardamom estates hit by strike (August 19, 2008) Pepper demand to pick up next month globally (August 18, 2008) Pepper futures rise on European enquiries (August 15, 2008) Near-term pepper futures hit Rs 14,000 (August 14, 2008) Cardamom prices decline (August 14, 2008) Pepper futures up on bullish sentiments (August 13, 2008) NCDEX launches coriander futures (August 12, 2008) Pepper futures down on bearish sentiments (August 12, 2008) Firm rupee keeps pepper non-competitive in world market (August 11, 2008) Pepper drops on rumours of curbs in trading (August 09, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (August 08, 2008) Spices Board fixes lower export target (August 08, 2008) Pepper futures continue to move upward (August 07, 2008) Cured vanilla beans prices may rise a tad (August 07, 2008) Pepper futures market witnesses high volatility (August 06, 2008) Cardamom prices move up on thin arrivals (August 06, 2008) Pepper exports (August 06, 2008) Pepper futures fall on bearish sentiments (August 05, 2008) Sharp fall in arrivals may push up chilli prices (August 04, 2008) Pepper futures up on domestic demand (August 04, 2008) Lower export target fixed for vanilla (August 02, 2008) Pepper futures up on tight supply (August 02, 2008) Pepper futures decline (August 01, 2008) Pepper futures gain on tight supply (July 31, 2008) Plea to remove cap on Lankan pepper imports (July 31, 2008) Cardamom prices decline a tad (July 29, 2008) Bearish activities turn pepper competitive (July 28, 2008) EU alert on contamination in star anise, cinnamon (July 25, 2008) Pepper futures edge higher (July 25, 2008) Pepper futures crash on liquidation (July 24, 2008) Pepper futures bounce back on buying support (July 23, 2008) Cardamom prices rule high on demand (July 23, 2008) Short supply, demand push up global cloves price (July 22, 2008) Ginger exports fall short of targets (July 18, 2008) Spices export up 28% in April-May (July 09, 2008) Cardamom exporters earn more despite lower shipment (June 25, 2008) Supply shortage (June 13, 2008) Pepper exports fetch Rs 213 cr more in 2007-08 (June 06, 2008) Spices Board to independently acquire land for park in Kerala (May 30, 2008) Rs 122-cr Govt aid for cardamom replanting (May 23, 2008) Chilli trading resumes at Guntur (May 20, 2008) Depreciating rupee to help pepper continue its bull run (May 19, 2008) Chilli trading at Guntur to resume next week (May 17, 2008) Turmeric futures hit upper circuit (May 08, 2008) Rajasekhara Reddy visits Guntur chilli yard, promises help (May 05, 2008) Chilli futures hit upper circuit (May 04, 2008) Chilli futures hit lower circuit (May 03, 2008) Jeera futures decline on profit taking (April 23, 2008) Turmeric futures hit lower circuit (April 16, 2008) Turmeric futures tumble on arrival pressure (April 11, 2008) Periyar Pepper to be exported to Germany (April 11, 2008) Short covering pushes up turmeric futures (April 09, 2008) Pepper futures market witnesses high volatility (April 09, 2008) Vietnam price fall rumours pull down pepper (April 08, 2008) Pepper futures drop on bearish trend (April 07, 2008) Rains hit chilli farmers in Ramanathapuram (April 05, 2008) Chilli futures up on demand, short supply (April 04, 2008) Pepper futures rise amidst volatility (April 04, 2008) Pepper futures turn volatile (April 03, 2008) Pepper futures decline (April 02, 2008) Chilli futures gain on crop damage (April 01, 2008) Pepper futures mixed on high volatility (April 01, 2008) Cardamom up on buying support (April 01, 2008) Pepper futures decline despite bullish sentiment (March 31, 2008) Pepper futures drop on lack of buying (March 28, 2008) Pepper futures fall on bearish activities (March 27, 2008) Cleaner technology for white pepper production (March 27, 2008) Pepper futures gain marginally (March 26, 2008) Slow arrivals aid recovery in cardamom prices (March 25, 2008) Chilli futures hit upper circuit (March 25, 2008) Pepper drops on easing Vietnam supply (March 25, 2008) Summer rains to boost cardamom output (March 24, 2008) Good scope for MG 1 pepper exports (March 24, 2008) Jairam Ramesh favours GI tag for Byadgi chilli (March 23, 2008) Pepper harvest hit by extended showers (March 21, 2008) Marginal fall in pepper futures (March 21, 2008) Pepper futures up marginally (March 20, 2008) Fresh chilli plant to go on stream in Byadagi (March 20, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (March 19, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (March 18, 2008) Cardamom prices crash (March 18, 2008) Indian pepper comparatively better (March 17, 2008) Volatility gives way to liquidity woes in pepper trade (March 15, 2008) Turmeric futures gain on hopes of output fall (March 14, 2008) Pepper drops on liquidation (March 13, 2008) Chilli futures hit lower circuit (March 13, 2008) Fall continues in pepper futures (March 12, 2008) Speculators drive up pepper futures (March 11, 2008) Weak buying support drags down cardamom (March 11, 2008) Cumin exports top value target for current fiscal (March 10, 2008) Higher yield may push up jeera output (March 10, 2008) Pepper prices rule firm on tight supply (March 10, 2008) Sharp fall in pepper futures (March 08, 2008) Slow buying pulls down pepper futures (March 06, 2008) Cloves prices up on lower production (March 05, 2008) Speculators help pepper rebound (March 05, 2008) Cardamom prices drop (March 04, 2008) Pepper imports by US decline (March 04, 2008) Vietnam factor pulls down pepper futures (March 04, 2008) Pepper futures continue upward run (March 01, 2008) Speculation keeps pepper futures hot (February 29, 2008) Pepper prices top Rs 15,000 a quintal (February 28, 2008) Vietnam factor drives up pepper (February 27, 2008) Pepper futures up on tight supply (February 26, 2008) Tight supplies keep pepper market hot (February 25, 2008) Pepper futures steady on buying support (February 23, 2008) Spices export may top target (February 23, 2008) Cardamom steady on lower arrivals (February 23, 2008) Jeera, pepper hit upper circuit (February 22, 2008) Pepper futures rebound on buying support (February 22, 2008) Bears pull down pepper futures (February 21, 2008) Pepper futures pare gains (February 20, 2008) Spices Board to take part in German fair (February 19, 2008) Pepper futures witness sharp fall (February 18, 2008) Upward trend continues in pepper futures (February 15, 2008) Volatility crushes pepper futures (February 13, 2008) Pepper futures drop on selling pressure (February 12, 2008) Spices exports increase to Rs 3,155 cr in April-Dec 2007 (February 12, 2008) Slow demand, improved arrivals bring down pepper prices (February 11, 2008) Cardamom prices recover on low arrivals (February 09, 2008) Pepper futures decline on improved arrivals (February 09, 2008) Jeera futures down 3% (February 09, 2008) Indonesian clove prices soar to $6,200/t (February 09, 2008) Cardamom prices decline on bearish sentiments (February 04, 2008) Pepper futures recover from last week’s fall (February 04, 2008) Pepper futures gain on buying support (February 02, 2008) ‘Spices export cannot be separated from domestic sales’ (January 31, 2008) Pepper futures rise on buying support (January 30, 2008) Pepper futures continue to decline (January 29, 2008) Chilli may be range-bound in short to medium term (January 29, 2008) Indian pepper turns competitive (January 28, 2008) Cardamom above Rs 600 on tight supply (January 26, 2008) Bears pull down pepper market (January 26, 2008) Pepper futures down (January 24, 2008) Upsurge continues in cardamom (January 24, 2008) Delegates from 33 nations to take part in World Spice Congress (January 23, 2008) Pepper futures market recovers (January 23, 2008) Pepper futures fall sharply (January 22, 2008) Jeera hits lower circuit (January 22, 2008) Buying support helps pepper futures gain (January 15, 2008) Cardamom continues to rule high (January 14, 2008) Cloves’ prices rise 25% as arrivals fall in Brazil (January 12, 2008) Pepper futures rebound on speculation (January 12, 2008) Chilli futures tumble on weak demand (January 11, 2008) Pepper futures decline marginally (January 10, 2008) Cardamom growers take up replanting (January 10, 2008) Speculative activities continue to buoy pepper (January 09, 2008) Pepper futures continue to rise on speculative activities (January 08, 2008) Tight supply pushes up pepper futures (January 07, 2008) Pepper futures shoot up on tight supply (January 05, 2008) Speculative buying buoys pepper (January 04, 2008) Pepper futures market steady (January 03, 2008) Jeera exports may gain on lower Syrian crop (January 02, 2008) Pepper futures gain on buying support (January 02, 2008)
Quality fears grip tea sector as exports rise (September 19, 2008) Food quality lab opened (August 06, 2008) Only 9 products have got GI status so far (July 21, 2008) US Govt urged to curb shrimp imports on food safety (May 17, 2008) Gamma Agro readies Rs 8-cr irradiation facility (March 15, 2008) 213 entries for screening at UPASI tea competition (February 04, 2008)
TN cold storage units’ ‘power’ plea (December 09, 2008) Surender Kumar Tuteja takes over as Chairman of NBHC (August 21, 2008) Philippines co eyeing bulk-storage market in Bengal (July 22, 2008) Rural godowns on the cards (March 13, 2008) Australia’s grains research body eager to help India in food storage (March 07, 2008) No storage facilities (February 06, 2008) Cooling charges likely to attract TDS (January 23, 2008) Govt in talks with Dole Food for cold chain facilities (January 19, 2008) Latest Prices
More sugar for free sale during Jan-March (December 30, 2008) Pawar hints at relaxing raw sugar import norms (December 23, 2008) Hopes on ‘Suru’ crop sown during Jan-Feb (December 18, 2008) Raw sugar imports: Balancing short, long term interests (December 18, 2008) Shree Renuka Sugars (Rs 62.05): Buy (December 15, 2008) Sugar industry split over raw sugar import norms (December 12, 2008) Bitter truths on sugar (December 12, 2008) ‘Govt should build sugar inventory through imports’ (December 10, 2008) UP mills record drop in sugar recovery (December 10, 2008) Sugar industry seeks price hike to support farmers (December 10, 2008) HC dismisses writ against UP cane support price (December 09, 2008) Mills, cane growers in TN headed for face-off (December 04, 2008) Happy harvest (December 01, 2008) UP mills offer Rs 125 a quintal for sugarcane (November 22, 2008) USDA estimates 7.8 mt decline in global sugar output (November 20, 2008) Sugar recovery up in Maharashtra (November 12, 2008) Simbhaoli, Modi Sugar start cane crushing (November 10, 2008) Global sugar deficit likely to shrink (November 10, 2008) Shree Renuka Sugars buys 87% stake in Gokak Sugars (October 24, 2008) Sugar bucks declining trend in commodity prices (October 21, 2008) Sugar stocks battered as Govt decides to cancel licences (October 21, 2008) TN fixes sugarcane price at Rs 1,050/tonne (October 21, 2008) Uttar Pradesh hikes cane price (October 19, 2008) Declare SAP first before reserving cane area, say growers (October 13, 2008) UP growers seek Rs 160 a quintal for sugarcane (October 11, 2008) 52 lt sugar available for open market sale in Q3 (October 03, 2008) Industry, Centre differ on sugar output estimate (September 30, 2008) Maharashtra millers seek extension of FSQ validity (September 22, 2008) Ethanol-blended petrol plan likely to be deferred (September 15, 2008) Rising molasses prices hit liquor, chemical firms (September 10, 2008) SC order boosts sugar stocks (September 09, 2008) Global sugar deficit pegged at 3.9 million tonnes (September 05, 2008) Sugar exporters against move to remove sops (August 30, 2008) 10% ethanol blending unlikely by October (August 22, 2008) HC ruling on sugar mills case likely today (August 18, 2008) Sugar prices firm up as global supplies tighten (August 15, 2008) Sugar decontrol put on backburner (August 13, 2008) Sugar stocks up after Govt pegs free-sale quota (August 06, 2008) Maharashtra’s cane areas face heat of monsoon failure (July 26, 2008) Centre begins nationwide release of 30-lakh t sugar buffer (July 25, 2008) Sugar mills demand higher price for ethanol (July 24, 2008) Sugar production may decline to 217 lakh tonnes (July 24, 2008) HC stays auctioning of Bajaj unit’s properties (July 18, 2008) ‘Decontrol on schedule’ (July 17, 2008) HC stays arrest of Shishir Bajaj (July 11, 2008) HC dismisses plea against current season sugarcane SAP (July 08, 2008) Allahabad HC rejects Bajaj’s plea on cane price issue (July 07, 2008) Decontrol in sugar sales sought (July 01, 2008) DuPont launches new herbicide for sugarcane (June 30, 2008) TN to hike spending on farm mechanisation (June 26, 2008) High molasses cost may cast shadow at ethanol meet (June 23, 2008) Sweet and sour (June 21, 2008) Empee to seek shareholders’ nod for cogen foray (June 20, 2008) TN sugar sector on brink of major expansion (June 17, 2008) AP Govt asks sugar factories to clear dues to farmers (June 14, 2008) Bitter times ahead for sugar industry in Andhra Pradesh (May 30, 2008) Bagasse power turns sweet option for sugar units (May 26, 2008) AP looks to procure Chinese machinery for sugar mills (May 17, 2008) SC ruling on cane price lifts sugar stocks (May 16, 2008) Sugarcane price: Food Ministry seeks farm costs panel comment (May 09, 2008) Dues to sugarcane growers top Rs 3,900 crore (April 30, 2008) 113 sugar mills remain closed (April 29, 2008) HC issues interim order on sugar mills’ plea over UP cane price (April 02, 2008) Farm panel for hiking minimum cane price (April 01, 2008) Sugar mills welcome proposals to support farmers (March 22, 2008) Order on UP cane pricing deferred (March 22, 2008) CCEA approves SMP for sugarcane (March 21, 2008) UP cane price issue: HC order likely next week (March 14, 2008) Bill for hiking cess on sugar introduced in Lok Sabha (March 12, 2008) ‘India holds key to global sugar prices’ (February 27, 2008) Implement sugar package in ‘letter & spirit’, bank chiefs told (February 13, 2008) Bihar to invite fresh bids for 10 sugar mills (February 12, 2008) Current sugar season negative for firms: Fitch (February 05, 2008) Sugar futures expected to trade higher (January 21, 2008) Sugar futures firm on low production (January 19, 2008) Allahabad HC exempts UP sugar mills from paying interim price (January 18, 2008) Y.S.P. Thorat to head expert panel on sugar economy (January 15, 2008) ‘Oil firms can make ethanol from cane juice’ (January 12, 2008) Sugar hits lower circuit on profit booking (January 09, 2008) Sugar mills owe UP farmers over Rs 900 cr (January 03, 2008)
Kalpataru Group to set up 40 warehousing, agri logistics parks (November 14, 2008) ‘Post-harvest technology needs large investments’ (June 18, 2008) Infosys develops solution to improve agro supply chain efficiencies (February 28, 2008)
Why the dithering on CTT? (July 24, 2008) Commodity Transaction Tax to be notified soon (May 24, 2008) Market committee cess problem (May 02, 2008) Chidambaram sticks to CTT, disappoints investors (April 30, 2008) Opposition to commodity transaction tax unwarranted (April 25, 2008) Duty hike on imported gold will yield Rs 800 cr (February 19, 2008)
Subsidy: CTC tea producers seek level field (December 29, 2008) Coonoor tea auctions end on happy note (December 25, 2008) Use more solar energy, tea industry urged (December 24, 2008) Nilgiri tea production increases 6% in Nov (December 24, 2008) ‘Raise orthodox tea production to retain hold in exports’ (December 23, 2008) Coimbatore tea auction goes online (December 22, 2008) North Indian teas see good demand (December 22, 2008) ‘Be prepared to face competition from Vietnam’ (December 22, 2008) Record prices at Coonoor tea auction (December 22, 2008) Tea trade with Pakistan by rail, road put off (December 21, 2008) Tea e-auction launch in Coimbatore (December 20, 2008) Export demand props up prices at Kochi tea sale (December 20, 2008) Lower volume on offer again at Coonoor tea auctions (December 18, 2008) Indian tea promotion centre in Cairo soon (December 17, 2008) Geographical indicaton tag for Nilgiris orthodox tea (December 16, 2008) Firm trend at Kochi tea sale (December 15, 2008) Good demand for CTC dust teas at N. India auctions (December 15, 2008) Tea prices gain on demand at Coonoor auctions (December 15, 2008) Coonoor tea sales turnover rises during Jan-Nov (December 13, 2008) Tea prices seen ruling firm on tight supplies (December 12, 2008) Volume continues to fall at Coonoor tea auction (December 11, 2008) Average tea prices up Rs 18 a kg at auctions (December 10, 2008) Tea exports slacken as buyers cancel orders (December 10, 2008) Darmona estate fetches all-time high price (December 09, 2008) Good demand for quality teas in Kolkata sale (December 08, 2008) Demand for Indian tea in Pakistan on the rise (December 05, 2008) Tea e-auctions here to stay (December 05, 2008) Arrivals surge at Kochi tea auction (December 05, 2008) Demand for select quality liquoring teas at Kolkata auctions (December 02, 2008) Tea prices fall at Coonoor sale (December 01, 2008) Kochi tea prices dip on higher arrivals (November 29, 2008) Lankan teas fetch highest price (November 29, 2008) Plea to ensure presence of iron filings in tea is within prescribed limit (November 28, 2008) Nilgiris tea output rises 10% in Oct (November 28, 2008) Lower volumes on offer at Coonoor tea auctions (November 27, 2008) Nilgiris tea output up 10% in October (November 26, 2008) Duncans Tea chalks out plans to expand market share (November 25, 2008) Quality teas witness good demand at Kolkata sale (November 24, 2008) Tea prices decline at Coonoor sale (November 24, 2008) Global slowdown may dampen tea exports (November 22, 2008) Export enquiries for orthodox tea at Kochi sales (November 22, 2008) TGLIA tea tasting session held at global meet (November 22, 2008) Tea Board, Upasi team to visit Pak in Dec (November 21, 2008) Higher volume on offer at Coonoor (November 21, 2008) POABS asks Govt to expedite RBT tea estate registration (November 20, 2008) Good demand for quality teas at N. India sale (November 18, 2008) Nilgiri green tea finds a new taker in pharma industry (November 18, 2008) Quality teas get high bids at Coonoor sale (November 17, 2008) CTC grades see export enquiry at Kochi auction (November 15, 2008) Coonoor tea sale turnover increases 98% (November 14, 2008) Record volume on offer at Coonoor tea auctions (November 13, 2008) Coonoor teas find support at lower levels (November 11, 2008) Good demand for Assam CTC leaf teas (November 10, 2008) Tea imports up at 12.68 mkg during Jan-Aug (November 08, 2008) Tea prices to look up on winter demand from importers (November 07, 2008) Made in India, branded in Pak (November 07, 2008) Lower volume on offer at Coonoor tea auctions (November 06, 2008) Tea growers seek abolition of TDS on deposit interest (November 05, 2008) Prices ease at Kochi tea sale (November 04, 2008) Bulk of tea offers goes unsold at Coonoor (November 04, 2008) Tea exports set to touch 210 m kg (November 04, 2008) Less demand for CTCs in N. India sale (November 03, 2008) Higher volume on offer at Coonoor tea auctions (October 30, 2008) Coonoor tea prices drop on weak demand (October 29, 2008) CTCs turn dearer at N. India tea auctions (October 29, 2008) Low Kenya crop spurs Indian tea prices (October 24, 2008) Low volume on offer at Coonoor auctions (October 23, 2008) Sharing the burden (October 21, 2008) Tea prices drop at Coonoor sale (October 20, 2008) Rising exports, output cheer tea sector (October 16, 2008) Coonoor tea auction volumes continue to be high (October 16, 2008) Quality Nilgiri teas fetch premium bids at Coonoor sales (October 15, 2008) Tea prices turn buoyant on demand in Coonoor sales (October 14, 2008) Coonoor tea turnover up by 103% (October 13, 2008) Prices weaken at Kochi tea auction (October 11, 2008) Quality teas fetch premium at Coonoor auctions (October 10, 2008) ‘Tea sector picking up on rising demand’ (October 08, 2008) Coonoor tea market witnesses correction (October 07, 2008) CTC rates dearer at N. Indian tea auctions (October 07, 2008) India targets premium tea market in Australia (October 03, 2008) Tea body recognises largest sellers, buyers (October 03, 2008) Tea exports may hit 210 m kg this fiscal (October 02, 2008) Tea prices dip at Kochi auction on weak demand (October 02, 2008) Trade plea on extension of 1% VAT on teas sold in auctions (October 02, 2008) Tea body to finalise project with Nepal institute (September 30, 2008) Prices dearer at N. Indian tea sale (September 29, 2008) Coonoor tea auctions face market corrections (September 29, 2008) New electronic system soon to measure tea aroma, colour (September 29, 2008) ‘Future lies in organic, orthodox teas’ (September 27, 2008) Correction (September 27, 2008) ‘Future lies in organic, orthodox teas’ (September 27, 2008) Correction (September 27, 2008) Uptrend in prices at Kochi tea auction (September 26, 2008) 25-week low offer at Coonoor tea auction (September 25, 2008) ‘2009 tea season to see shortfall in output’ (September 24, 2008) Tata Tea may hike prices (September 24, 2008) Tea import bills cost Rs 15 cr more (September 23, 2008) Strong demand for CTC teas at N Indian auctions (September 22, 2008) High prices at Coonoor tea sales (September 22, 2008) Organic tea development project launched (September 20, 2008) Firm trend at Kochi tea auction (September 20, 2008) Exports beef up Kanan Devan’s balance sheet (September 20, 2008) Clarification (September 20, 2008) Small growers seek representation on Tea Board (September 19, 2008) 24-week low offerings at Coonoor tea sales (September 18, 2008) Duncans Tea offers Aaag; re-launches Double Diamond (September 18, 2008) Pak’s entry cheers small tea growers (September 17, 2008) Global tea output falls by 9.8 mkg (September 15, 2008) CTC teas see good demand at N. Indian auctions (September 15, 2008) Demand for quality tea at Coonoor sales (September 15, 2008) Speeding the tea-leaves (September 15, 2008) CTC dust hits Rs 100/kg at Coimbatore auctions (September 13, 2008) Separate cell for small tea growers soon (September 12, 2008) Coonoor tea sales turnover rises Rs 97 cr (September 12, 2008) Kochi to host Golden Leaf awards (September 11, 2008) Tea prices dearer at Coimbatore sale (September 11, 2008) Tea stocks turn attractive on improving fundamentals (September 10, 2008) Simultaneous re-launch of e-auctions in tea planned (September 10, 2008) Tea Board embarks on an energy conservation project (September 09, 2008) Organic tea project on Sept. 19 (September 09, 2008) Replanting: Poor response from South (September 09, 2008) Tea production may hit 950 m kg (September 09, 2008) CTCs witness good demand at Kolkata sale (September 08, 2008) Coonoor tea prices up on strong demand (September 08, 2008) Tea prices up in global sales (September 05, 2008) Firm trend at Kochi tea sales (September 05, 2008) Good demand for orthodox leaf tea at Coimbatore sale (September 03, 2008) Coonoor tea volumes touch 4-week high (September 03, 2008) Strong demand for CTCs at Kolkata tea sale (September 01, 2008) Coonoor tea prices rise on domestic demand (September 01, 2008) Firm trend at Kochi tea auction (September 01, 2008) Tea exports to Iraq resume; volumes low (August 30, 2008) Coonoor tea sales see rise in dust offerings (August 29, 2008) Good demand for teas at Coimbatore auction (August 27, 2008) Nilgiri tea output increases 5.8 % (August 27, 2008) Higher wages for Bengal tea garden workers (August 26, 2008) Strong demand for CTCs at N. India sale (August 25, 2008) 7 Darmona brands get into Rs 100 price band (August 25, 2008) Kanan Devan plans tea operations in Ethiopia (August 23, 2008) Mixed trend at Kochi tea auction (August 23, 2008) India may gain on tight Tanzania tea supplies (August 22, 2008) No reversal seen in rising trend of tea prices (August 21, 2008) 19-week low offerings at Coonoor tea auction (August 21, 2008) Bengal tea workers to seek higher bonus (August 20, 2008) H1 Coonoor tea auctions fetch Rs 82 cr more (August 20, 2008) Pakistan cuts Coonoor tea purchases (August 19, 2008) Strong demand for CTCs in Kolkata sale (August 18, 2008) Prices firm up at Kochi tea auction (August 16, 2008) Khaitan re-elected tea body chief (August 15, 2008) 18-week low volume at Coonoor tea auctions (August 14, 2008) Operations at Bengal tea gardens at a standstill (August 12, 2008) HUL not to hike tea prices (August 12, 2008) Q1 tea exports up 3.9 mkg (August 11, 2008) Bengal tea workers to observe 1-day stir (August 10, 2008) Tea prices rise at Kochi auction (August 09, 2008) Lower volume on offer at Coonoor tea auctions (August 07, 2008) Assam CTC leaf, dust tea sell lower (August 04, 2008) Strong demand keeps Coonoor tea buoyant (August 04, 2008) Revival plan for Tripura tea industry (August 02, 2008) Tea exports decline (August 01, 2008) Good demand at Kochi tea sale (August 01, 2008) Erratic rainfall pushes down S. India tea output (August 01, 2008) Darmona tea posts new record at Coonoor sale (July 28, 2008) Tea industry urged to diversify, provide vocational training (July 28, 2008) Firm trend at Kochi tea sale (July 26, 2008) Darmona tea fetches record price at Coonoor sales (July 22, 2008) Good liquoring CTCs see demand at Kolkata tea sale (July 21, 2008) Firm trend at Kochi tea auction (July 19, 2008) Coonoor tea auction volume continues to be high (July 17, 2008) Tea output increases 6.1% in Jan-May (July 17, 2008) Briquettes can save fuel cost: Tea Board (July 16, 2008) Tea factories apply for energy audit (July 15, 2008) Leaf teas lose, dusts gain at Coonoor auctions (July 14, 2008) CTC leaf, dusts in demand at Kolkata auctions (July 14, 2008) $2 m tea export order from Russia (July 12, 2008) Tea auction prices up Rs 16.41 a kg in April-May (July 12, 2008) H1 earnings up Rs 58 cr at Coonoor tea auctions (July 11, 2008) Mixed trend at Kochi tea auction (July 11, 2008) 30-month high offerings at Coonoor tea auction (July 10, 2008) Price realisation of tea up on demand (July 10, 2008) Nilgiris tea output down 5.2% in June (July 09, 2008) Kolkata tea traders face shortage in warehousing space (July 08, 2008) Tea exporters earn Rs 32 cr more during Jan-April (July 08, 2008) ‘Stop exports of tea not meeting quality standards’ (July 08, 2008) Coonoor tea prices rule firm (July 07, 2008) Good demand seen at Kolkata tea auctions (July 07, 2008) Steady to easy trend at Kochi tea auction (July 04, 2008) Demand keeps tea prices a tad dearer at Coimbatore (July 03, 2008) Huge volume on offer at Coonoor tea auctions (July 03, 2008) North Indian tea market sees good demand (June 30, 2008) Demand pushes up Coonoor tea prices (June 30, 2008) B K Birla Group’s Jay Shree Tea acquires Jayantika Tea (June 28, 2008) Firm trends continue at Kochi tea auction (June 28, 2008) 30% drop in Darjeeling tea output this year (June 28, 2008) Chamraj tea bags award at US expo (June 27, 2008) Tea tourism: A concept that’s catching on (June 27, 2008) Good export demand at Coimbatore tea auctions (June 27, 2008) 2-year high offerings at Coonoor tea auctions (June 26, 2008) Settlement banking system suspended at Coonoor tea auctions (June 26, 2008) Coonoor tea auctions fetch Rs 43 cr more (June 24, 2008) Darjeeling tea planters seek exemption from bandh (June 24, 2008) Good demand at Kochi tea sale (June 23, 2008) Coonoor tea prices rise on demand (June 23, 2008) Darjeeling stir leaves tea industry in a fix (June 20, 2008) Coonoor tea prices continue to rise (June 16, 2008) Tea producers agree on setting up global forum (June 13, 2008) Firm trend at Kochi tea auction (June 13, 2008) Gorkhaland stir halts movement of tea from Bengal (June 13, 2008) Huge volume on offer at Coonoor tea auction (June 12, 2008) Offerings, prices higher at Coimbatore tea auction (June 11, 2008) New chief for UPASI Tea Research (June 08, 2008) Nilgiris tea production rises 44% in May (June 07, 2008) Good general demand in Kochi tea sale (June 07, 2008) Coonoor tea offers continue to be high (June 05, 2008) Turning over a new leaf (June 05, 2008) Tea imports bill rises by Rs 3.47 cr in first quarter (June 03, 2008) Coonoor tea prices rise on demand (June 02, 2008) Dust prices up at Kochi tea auction (May 31, 2008) Tea market may rule firm on supply woes (May 29, 2008) Offerings at Coonoor tea sales continue to be high (May 29, 2008) Prices irregular at Coimbatore tea sales (May 28, 2008) Global tea prices increase in Q1 (May 27, 2008) Tea exporters earn Rs 515 cr less in 2007-08 (May 26, 2008) Mixed trend at Kochi tea auction (May 23, 2008) Major tea producing nations not to increase area under cultivation (May 22, 2008) Tea, plantation stocks jump on firm price trends (May 22, 2008) Functional teas, a key strategy for Brooke Bond (May 22, 2008) Spurt in demand at Siliguri tea auction (May 20, 2008) McLeod Russel-Morgan Tea merger (May 20, 2008) Inadequate export demand at Coonoor sale (May 19, 2008) Mixed trend at Kochi tea sale (May 19, 2008) Higher volumes on offer at Coonoor tea auctions (May 15, 2008) ‘Tea lounge’ opened in Coimbatore (May 14, 2008) Fair demand at Coimbatore tea sales (May 14, 2008) Strong demand for good liquoring teas in N. Indian sale (May 12, 2008) Coonoor tea prices drop on huge volume (May 12, 2008) Coonoor tea turnover up Rs 25 crore (May 10, 2008) Mixed trend at Kochi tea auction (May 09, 2008) 18-month high offers at Coonoor tea auctions (May 08, 2008) Coonoor tea prices drop on huge volume (May 05, 2008) Prices firm at Kochi tea sale (May 05, 2008) Good demand for CTC at N. India tea auctions (May 05, 2008) 26-week high offer at Coonoor tea auctions (May 02, 2008) Coonoor tea prices rise on demand (April 29, 2008) Good demand for CTC teas in N India sale (April 28, 2008) Tea exports may increase 20 million kg this fiscal (April 26, 2008) Mixed trend at Kochi tea auction (April 26, 2008) Fair demand at Coimbatore tea auctions (April 24, 2008) Rossell Tea diversifying to other areas (April 24, 2008) 23-week high offerings at Coonoor tea auctions (April 24, 2008) TN Sugar Board plans co-gen plant (April 23, 2008) Coonoor tea prices gain on quality (April 22, 2008) Orthodox teas firm to dearer in N. Indian sale (April 21, 2008) ‘N. India tea showing signs of better quality’ (April 19, 2008) Tea prices rule steady at Kochi sales (April 19, 2008) ‘N. India tea showing signs of better quality’ (April 19, 2008) Tea prices rule steady at Kochi sales (April 19, 2008) Brewing big business (April 17, 2008) 23-week high offer at Coonoor tea auctions (April 17, 2008) Tea prices continue to gain, up Rs 10-15 a kg (April 17, 2008) Nilgiri tea output up 20% (April 16, 2008) Fall in tea exports from Amingaon ICD (April 15, 2008) Q1 tea sales fetch Rs 16-cr more at Coonoor (April 15, 2008) Coonoor tea market erratic, volume not fully absorbed (April 14, 2008) Good demand for CTCs in N. Indian auctions (April 14, 2008) Assam Co to launch 4 tea brands, tap CIS markets (April 11, 2008) Drop continues in tea exports; output up (April 09, 2008) Tea exporters earn Rs 22 cr less (April 09, 2008) Record price for Homedale at Coonoor tea auctions (April 08, 2008) Tea shipments via Amingaon ICD to turn costlier (April 08, 2008) ‘Goodricke has no plans to buy sick tea gardens’ (April 07, 2008) Tea imports show rising trend (April 05, 2008) Tea exports to traditional markets fall (April 04, 2008) Drop in volumes at Kochi tea auction (April 04, 2008) 7-week high offer at Coonoor tea sales (April 03, 2008) Vigneshwar teas post double record in Coonoor sale (March 31, 2008) Tea exporters earn Rs 8 cr less in January (March 29, 2008) Potato prices crash (March 29, 2008) Dust teas ease at Kochi sale (March 28, 2008) Tata Tea to increase prices soon (March 28, 2008) Record price for Chamraj handmade teas (March 27, 2008) 6-week high offer at Coonoor tea auctions (March 27, 2008) Tea prices may rule high on short supply (March 27, 2008) Prices dearer at Coimbatore tea auctions (March 25, 2008) Homedale teas set up new record at Coonoor auctions (March 24, 2008) Govt provides financial relief to tea growers (March 21, 2008) Higher volumes on offer at Coonoor sales (March 20, 2008) Orthodox teas gain at Coimbatore (March 18, 2008) Reopened tea estates’ power connection cut (March 18, 2008) Firm trend at Kochi sale (March 17, 2008) No sale in N. Indian tea auction centres (March 17, 2008) Hittakkal tea posts record at Coonoor auctions (March 17, 2008) Tea e-auction launch ‘within this year’ (March 13, 2008) Higher volume on offer at Coonoor tea auctions (March 13, 2008) Special sops sought for Barak Valley tea gardens (March 12, 2008) Prices rule firm at Coimbatore tea auctions (March 12, 2008) Firm trend at Kochi tea auction (March 11, 2008) Good demand for CTC in Kolkata tea sale (March 11, 2008) Vigneshwar specialty tea gets record price in Coonoor sale (March 10, 2008) Tea Board launches energy conservation project (March 09, 2008) Package sought to revive tea gardens (March 07, 2008) 41-week low offer at Coonoor tea auction (March 06, 2008) N. Indian teas seen fetching higher prices (March 06, 2008) Tea sector exploring ways to expand market share (March 04, 2008) Inadequate tea offerings at Kolkata, Siliguri (March 03, 2008) Budget package boosts Coonoor tea prices (March 03, 2008) Welcome move: Rs 20 cr for tea research (March 01, 2008) Record price for Karibetta Estate tea (March 01, 2008) Domestic tea offtake up 11 mkg in 2007 (February 29, 2008) 39-week low offers at Coonoor tea auction (February 28, 2008) Homedale fetches top price at Coonoor tea sale (February 26, 2008) Kolkata tea sale: Good demand for CTC leaf, dust (February 25, 2008) Dust tea prices steady at Kochi sales (February 22, 2008) Record price for Glendale tea (February 22, 2008) Lower volumes on offer at Coonoor tea auctions (February 21, 2008) 62 tea samples short-listed for Golden Leaf India award (February 19, 2008) Tea dearer at Coimbatore sales (February 19, 2008) Coonoor tea prices drop on weak demand (February 19, 2008) CTC leaf, dust teas see good demand at N. India auction (February 18, 2008) Tea fund payout hit by land lease snags (February 17, 2008) Tea producers earn Rs 12 crore less at Coonoor (February 16, 2008) Leaf teas surge on good demand at Kochi sale (February 15, 2008) Offers at 13-week high at Coonoor tea auctions (February 14, 2008) Tea exports drop 30%; output dips marginally (February 13, 2008) High grown winter teas fetch premium at Coonoor sale (February 12, 2008) Quality teas turn dearer at N. Indian auctions (February 11, 2008) Steady trend at Kochi tea sale (February 09, 2008) Shangri-la, Glenworth to open high-end tea cafes (February 09, 2008) Back in business (February 08, 2008) Offerings at Coonoor tea sales increase (February 07, 2008) Tea prices gain on firm demand at Kochi (February 06, 2008) Russia still hesitant to buy teas at Coonoor sales (February 05, 2008) Good demand for select CTCs in N. India tea sale (February 04, 2008) Tea tasting competition at Coonoor on Feb 2 (February 01, 2008) Indian Bank to step up finance for tea sector (January 31, 2008) ‘Tea shipments through Amingaon likely to continue till March’ (January 30, 2008) Good demand for CTC offerings (January 28, 2008) ‘Tea in bottles, cans key to win over US markets’ (January 27, 2008) US to support Nilgiri speciality teas (January 25, 2008) Offerings lower at Coimbatore tea auctions (January 24, 2008) Tea volume continues to be low at Coonoor (January 24, 2008) CTC dust tea prices ease at Kochi sale (January 22, 2008) Coonoor tea prices drop on inadequate demand (January 21, 2008) Good demand for CTCs at N. Indian sales (January 21, 2008) Fair demand at Coimbatore tea sales (January 15, 2008) Coonoor tea prices mixed (January 14, 2008) Good demand at N. India tea sales (January 14, 2008) Prices steady at Kochi tea auctions (January 12, 2008) Govt to call EoIs for 10 closed tea gardens (January 10, 2008) Tea marketing order amended to boost grower income (January 10, 2008) Offerings at auction dip (January 09, 2008) Kenyan violence to help Indian tea (January 09, 2008) MoP shortage affects Assam tea estates (January 09, 2008) Tea Board to disburse Rs 15-cr subsidy (January 08, 2008) Global tea output up in 2007 (January 08, 2008) New year Coonoor tea auctions open steady (January 07, 2008) Brokens firm at N. India tea auctions (January 07, 2008) Rs 1,200-cr special tea fund for southern States launched (January 06, 2008) Golden Leaf India awards in Dubai (January 06, 2008) 30-week low volume at Coonoor tea auctions (January 03, 2008)
Comex gold to consolidate, rise (December 29, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance (December 28, 2008) Gold futures to test support levels (December 22, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (December 21, 2008) Gold futures may consolidate (December 15, 2008) Cotton likely to test support levels (December 15, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (December 14, 2008) Gold futures likely to consolidate (December 08, 2008) Palm oil may consolidate, rise (December 07, 2008) Cotton to test resistance levels (December 01, 2008) Gold futures to consolidate (December 01, 2008) Palm oil may consolidate, rise (November 30, 2008) Gold may test resistance levels (November 24, 2008) Palm oil may consolidate, rise (November 23, 2008) Cotton futures may rise (November 17, 2008) Positive divergences in gold (November 17, 2008) Palm oil may consolidate, rise (November 16, 2008) NY cotton to test support levels (November 10, 2008) Gold futures likely to rise (November 10, 2008) Palm oil may consolidate, rise (November 09, 2008) Gold: Signs of bullish turnaround (November 03, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (November 02, 2008) Gold may test resistance levels (October 27, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (October 26, 2008) Consolidation likely in cotton (October 20, 2008) Gold futures may test support levels (October 20, 2008) Palm oil may consolidate, rise (October 19, 2008) Bearish trend for NY cotton (October 13, 2008) Gold features may rise higher (October 13, 2008) Palm oil may fall, then rise (October 12, 2008) Comex gold may fall lower (October 06, 2008) Palm oil futures may head lower (October 05, 2008) Gold futures may rise (September 29, 2008) NY cotton likely to fall (September 29, 2008) Palm futures may rise (September 28, 2008) Gold to consolidate, rise higher (September 22, 2008) Bullish trend in NY cotton (September 22, 2008) Palm oil futures may rise (September 21, 2008) Bullish trend seen in NY cotton (September 15, 2008) Comex gold may rise higher (September 15, 2008) Palm oil futures may rise (September 14, 2008) Bearish reversal seen in comex gold (September 08, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (September 07, 2008) Gold to consolidate, rise higher (September 01, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (August 31, 2008) Gold to test support, rise higher (August 25, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (August 24, 2008) Gold to test support, rise higher (August 18, 2008) Gold: Technicals suggest weakness (August 18, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (August 17, 2008) Gold to test support, rise higher (August 11, 2008) Palm oil may test support level (August 10, 2008) Gold to test support, rise higher (August 04, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (August 03, 2008) Cotton to test support levels (July 28, 2008) Gold to test support, rise higher (July 28, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (July 27, 2008) Gold may test support levels (July 21, 2008) Palm oil may test support level (July 20, 2008) Light crude likely to reverse (July 15, 2008) Gold to test resistance levels (July 14, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (July 13, 2008) Cotton may be range-bound (July 07, 2008) Gold may test resistance (July 07, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (July 06, 2008) Gold to test resistance levels (June 30, 2008) Cotton to test resistance levels (June 30, 2008) Palm oil may correct lower (June 29, 2008) Gold to test resistance levels (June 23, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance (June 22, 2008) Gold to test resistance levels (June 16, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance level (June 15, 2008) Cotton: Bearish reversal (June 09, 2008) Gold to test the resistance levels (June 09, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance level (June 08, 2008) Gold to test resistance and fall (June 02, 2008) Cotton to test support levels (June 02, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, fall (June 01, 2008) Gold likely to test resistance levels (May 26, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance level (May 25, 2008) Gold to test resistance levels (May 19, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance level (May 18, 2008) Cotton to test support, correct higher (May 12, 2008) Gold to test resistance levels (May 12, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (May 11, 2008) Gold to test support levels, rise (May 05, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (May 04, 2008) Gold to test support levels (April 28, 2008) Palm oil may test support levels (April 27, 2008) Gold may test resistance levels (April 21, 2008) Palm oil may test support level (April 20, 2008) Gold may test resistance levels (April 14, 2008) Palm oil may test support levels (April 13, 2008) Cotton likely to test resistance (April 07, 2008) Gold may consolidate (April 07, 2008) Palm oil may test support level (April 06, 2008) Gold may test support levels (March 31, 2008) Palm oil likely to test support (March 30, 2008) Gold to test resistance, correct lower (March 24, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (March 23, 2008) Gold may test resistance, correct lower (March 17, 2008) Cotton to test support levels (March 17, 2008) Palm oil may test support, rise (March 16, 2008) Comex gold to test resistant levels (March 10, 2008) Palm oil may test support (March 09, 2008) Gold may test resistance levels (March 03, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance (March 02, 2008) Cotton futures may rise higher (February 25, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (February 24, 2008) Gold likely to test support levels (February 18, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (February 17, 2008) Gold may test resistance levels (February 11, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (February 10, 2008) Cotton futures to move higher (February 04, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (February 03, 2008) NY cotton futures to move higher (January 28, 2008) Gold to test resistance (January 27, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (January 27, 2008) Gold to test resistance (January 21, 2008) Cotton likely to move higher (January 21, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, dip (January 20, 2008) Gold may test resistance levels (January 14, 2008) Palm oil may test resistance, drop (January 13, 2008) Cotton futures likely to rise higher (January 07, 2008) Gold to consolidate, rise higher (January 07, 2008) Palm oil may test support, dip (January 06, 2008)
‘Farmers should take advantage of technology’ (October 27, 2008) TNAU to set up agri-biz incubator (April 22, 2008) Competition sees combine harvester charges static (April 21, 2008) Post-harvest tech vital to cut wastage of food products: Sahai (February 20, 2008)
Karnataka farmers expect a price bonanza at tobacco auctions (September 07, 2008) Karnataka tobacco sales from Sept 10 (September 06, 2008) Scientists try to perfect new ways of tobacco cultivation (September 06, 2008) ITC’s Mysore tobacco plant to go on stream soon (September 05, 2008) AP tobacco auctions fetch record Rs 1,401 cr (July 06, 2008) Excise duty on pan masala (July 02, 2008) Tobacco Board to launch pilot project on alternative crop (June 24, 2008) Tobacco e-auction launch today (June 14, 2008) China National Tobacco invites exporters, growers (May 27, 2008) Tobacco price rises to Rs 140 a kg in AP (May 24, 2008) Tobacco fetches record prices (May 22, 2008) Tobacco fetches record price at AP auctions (May 09, 2008) Tobacco prices touch record Rs 110 a kg (April 25, 2008) Hike in excise duty on non-filter cigarettes opposed (April 12, 2008) Tobacco farmers want excise duty to be cut (April 10, 2008) Tobacco farmers demand excise rollback on non-filter cigarettes (March 29, 2008) Subsidy on sulphate of potash likely for tobacco growers (March 19, 2008) Centre will provide cover for tobacco crop (March 11, 2008) Tobacco price tops $2 per kg in AP sales (March 04, 2008) Tobacco auctions begin on 11 more floors in AP (February 22, 2008) AP asks for 1% agri cess on tobacco crop (February 01, 2008) Mysore tobacco auctions close on high note (January 22, 2008) India to export tobacco to China after 12 years (January 12, 2008)
Farm tourism a big hit in Maharashtra (January 26, 2008)
Nilgiri planters to go by wage agreement (July 05, 2008) All-India jute workers’ body to be formed in Kolkata (June 23, 2008) Wage accord at Nilgiri plantations (March 12, 2008)
Vidarbha farmers learn ‘art of living’ (July 12, 2008) Child worker’s day (May 02, 2008) Bharat Forge SEZ farmers form company (April 30, 2008) ‘Institutionalise independent valuation of agricultural land’ (April 17, 2008) Dream projects push up land values to exorbitant rates (April 03, 2008) The lift-off (March 03, 2008) Under a cloud (February 16, 2008) Plea to step up relief to AP farmers (February 14, 2008) Egg prices crash as Bengal bans poultry traffic (February 02, 2008) Gold, silver prices recover (January 24, 2008) Fencing in (January 17, 2008) Farmers obstruct KSEZ officials (January 12, 2008) SEZ: Farmers resist move to acquire more land (January 10, 2008) Machine is the answer (January 03, 2008)
Twilight zone (October 15, 2008) AP Cabinet approves Pranahita water supply project (September 25, 2008) Prakasam Barrage gates opened (September 18, 2008) Storage level in major reservoirs improves (August 20, 2008) A paradox (July 18, 2008) Storage level in major reservoirs lower than last year (July 18, 2008) Water harvesting network mooted for rainfed agriculture (June 28, 2008) ‘Food security is in dryland water harvesting’ (June 24, 2008) AP ploughing back water service charges to farmers’ organisations (June 18, 2008) Water released from Grand Anicut for Kuruvai cultivation (June 17, 2008) Work on Krishna delta modernisation inaugurated (June 07, 2008) Water released for irrigation (June 03, 2008) River project (May 31, 2008) Free flow (April 17, 2008) Coleroon regulators being modernised (April 12, 2008) Greening India (April 04, 2008) Tunnel of hope (March 25, 2008) Guthpa lift irrigation scheme inaugurated (March 19, 2008) Green menace (March 19, 2008) Green view (March 10, 2008) Mangalore civic body to seek full funding for dam (February 23, 2008) Nabard sanctions Rs 476 cr for Maharashtra (February 19, 2008) Latest Prices
Centre dithers over MSP for wheat, rapeseed-mustard (December 29, 2008) World wheat output seen lower in 2009 (December 01, 2008) Wheat imports turn a cheaper proposition (November 26, 2008) S. India mills may opt to buy wheat thru FCI tender (October 23, 2008) Govt offers 9 lakh t wheat in open sale (September 18, 2008) Wheat prices crash on poor offtake by mills (September 17, 2008) Australia liberalises wheat exports; buyers get options (September 05, 2008) Record output to pressure world wheat prices (August 04, 2008) Open sale policy for wheat to be unveiled soon (July 31, 2008) Plea to hike wheat allotment for PDS (July 20, 2008) Govt may sell FCI wheat in open market, says Pawar (June 24, 2008) Wheat research body develops system to improve soil health (May 29, 2008) Wheat buying hits record 20.71 million tonnes (May 24, 2008) ‘Remove clamps on wheat purchases’ (May 20, 2008) Has wheat futures ban helped insulate India from global price shock? (May 12, 2008) Gujarat wheat: Agencies procure 1.14 lt in 2 months (May 03, 2008) Wheat procurement tops target (May 03, 2008) Wheat procurement in full swing, tops last year’s buy (April 29, 2008) No need to import wheat: Pawar (April 24, 2008) Scrapping of wheat tender: Transparency needed (April 23, 2008) Firms must state reasons for buying wheat (April 16, 2008) Gujarat to produce 33 lakh t wheat (March 15, 2008) States allowed to supply flour through ration shops (February 10, 2008) US wheat body sees imports at 30 lakh tonnes (February 09, 2008) Global meet to focus on emerging wheat scenario (February 08, 2008) Flour millers see no benefit from futures trade (February 08, 2008) No plans to import more wheat: Pawar (January 19, 2008) Global wheat meet to focus on output (January 17, 2008) Zero duty on flour import disastrous, say millers (January 03, 2008) Wheat cargo arrives at Chennai port (January 02, 2008)
Australian wool production seen at 80-yr low (October 27, 2008)
Industries’ views sought on tariff reduction, market access (September 05, 2008) Lamy picks up threads of failed Doha talks (August 13, 2008) Make global farm trade less distorted: FICCI (July 23, 2008) ‘Non-farm text is in conflict with Third World interests’ (July 12, 2008) ‘Our aim in WTO is to get better market access for agri sector’ (July 07, 2008) ‘Give special status for fisheries sector’ (July 04, 2008) WTO keen to break farm impasse before July meet (June 30, 2008) Seminar on WTO impact on seafood (June 28, 2008) Farmers’ interests will not be sacrificed at WTO meeting, says Kamal Nath (June 27, 2008) India hails revised WTO texts on agriculture, NAMA (February 13, 2008) India seeks market access from Australia for farm products (January 19, 2008) India seeks effective cuts in overall farm support from rich countries (January 04, 2008)
Year : 2009 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
|
|