Mustard prices fall in Rajasthan on higher arrivals

Prices of mustard seed in Jaipur fell due to higher arrivals in Rajasthan. Expectation of likely increase in the arrivals of the oilseed after Holi and a better yield are also seen weighing on the prices. The most active April futures of mustard on the NCDEX fell 20 rupees.

Mustard seed down in Jaipur on higher arrivals

Prices of mustard seed were down in Jaipur, Rajasthan, due to a surge in arrivals amid subdued demand from domestic oil millers and crushers. A decline in the acreage of the oilseed, however, cushioned the fall in prices.

Ukraine December rapeseed crushing dropped to at a four-year low.

In December 2017, monthly rape oil production by Ukraine’s large and medium-sized crushers dropped to a four-year low of 0.108 KMT. Nonetheless, the overall H1 2017/18 result is up 28.7% year-on-year. So, rape oil production amounted to 79.3 KMT in July-December 2017/18 against 61.6 KMT a year ago. The reason was active processing of rapeseed in the first months of the season. Expects this trend to persist until the end of MY 2017/18 and bring up the season’s total output to at least 80 KMT (66.7 KMT of rape oil was produced in MY 2016/17).

Mustard up in Jaipur on higher demand from crushers

Prices of mustard seed rose in Jaipur, Rajasthan, as demand from crushers was strong. Traders are concerned over a forecast of rain and hailstorm in key growing areas of Rajasthan. Traders are concerned over a forecast of rain and hailstorm in key growing areas of Rajasthan. This is supporting an upside in mustard seed prices.

Romania decreasing rape meal exports.

Romania exported 100.5 KMT of rape meal in July-January 2017/18, or 8.4% less than at the same time last season (109.7 KMT). The country exported 137.1 KMT of this commodity a year ago. The decline in rape meal exports results from growing demand for rapeseed in the EU this season.

Mustard seed prices up in Jaipur on higher demand

Prices of mustard seed rose in Jaipur because of higher demand for the oilseed from millers. Arrivals of mustard seed in Rajasthan were estimated at 50,000 bags.Moisture content in mustard seed in Alwar is high at 20% and arrivals are likely to increase after Holi

Mustard seed prices up in Jaipur as acreage down

Prices of mustard seed rose in Jaipur due to a decline in the area under the oilseed and higher demand from oil millers and crushers. The area under the mustard crop across the country fell 5% on year to 6.7 mln ha in the 2017-18 (Jul-Jun) rabi season. Lower arrivals also supported prices of the oilseed.

India 2017-18 mustard crop seen dn 10% at 5.9 mln tn

India’s mustard output in 2017-18 (Jul-Jun) is seen falling nearly 10% to 5.9 mln tn due to a decline in acreage amid dry weather conditions. Mustard acreage in the ongoing rabi season has declined due to low moisture level on the back of prolonged dry spell in key growing areas. Diversion of sown area to chana due to better realisation in the previous season had a negative impact on mustard acreage

Mustard seed prices fall in Jaipur on low demand

Prices of mustard seed fell in Jaipur due to low demand from oil millers. However, mustard futures rose on concerns over forecast of cloudy weather in key growing areas of Rajasthan. Cloudy weather may hit growth of the oilseed crop, making it vulnerable to pests and lower yield. The most-active April contract was 4,172 rupees per 100 kg, up 0.9% from the previous close.

Mustard seed down in Jaipur on rise in arrivals

Mustard seed was quoted lower in Jaipur due to a rise in arrivals amid subdued demand from stockists and oil millers after a recent surge in prices. Expectations of a decline in output of the oilseed in Rajasthan cushioned the fall in prices to some extent.

NCDEX mustard seed down tracking benchmark market

Futures contracts of mustard seed on the NCDEX fell, tracking losses in the benchmark market of Jaipur. Prices of mustard seed fell in Jaipur due to a rise in arrivals amid subdued demand from domestic stockists and oil millers after a recent surge in prices. Expectations of a fall in output of the oilseed in Rajasthan, however, cushioned the fall in prices. The most active April contract on the NCDEX was down 30 rupees.

Mustard up in Jaipur on low supply, local demand

Prices of mustard seed were up in Jaipur due to a fall in arrivals along with improved demand from domestic oil millers and crushers. Expectations of a fall in output of the oilseed in Rajasthan further supported prices. Production of mustard in Rajasthan, a key grower of the commodity, is seen falling 16% on year to 3.2 mln tn, according to the second advance estimates.

NCDEX mustard up on procurement report, soybean cues

Futures contracts of mustard seed rose as reports of government procurement of the rabi oilseed improved market sentiment. NAFED was likely to procure around 500,000 tn of new mustard crop in Rajasthan. Gains in soybean contracts are also seen supporting mustard prices. Soybean and mustard contracts take cues from each other as these are used as substitutes.

Rabi crops to gain as cold wave slated to continue for two days

The rain spell on Tuesday over the northern plains leading to drop in temperatures and cold weather conditions would benefit standing rabi crop, especially wheat, gram and mustard. The weather office has forecast cold wave conditions to continue over Punjab, Haryana, west UP and north Rajasthan for the next two days. It is especially beneficial for wheat, gram, mustard and other rabi crops.Overall the acreage is down for oilseed, but if the rains in January and February are good then we can make up in yields. Mustard requires 2-3 spells of rain and the current spell will be beneficial