Jaipur barley up on demand from poultry feed sector

Prices of barley rose in Jaipur due to improved demand from poultry feed sector amid negligible supply. In Jaipur, the benchmark market, the coarse grain was sold for 1,610 rupees per 100 kg, up 10 rupees. Barely two-three bags (1 bag = 85 kg) have been arriving in markets due to low stocks with farmers, and the new crop will only be available from March. However, sluggish demand from malt manufacturers, the key consumers, capped sharp gains in prices.