IGC says India may be a larger importer of wheat in 2018-19.
IGC cuts India FY18 wheat import view to 2.8 mln tn.
IGC cuts India FY18 wheat import view to 2.8 mln tn.
Punjab govt signs MoU for paddy straw utilization.
Punjab govt signs MoU for paddy straw utilization.
Philippine plans to import 250K tons of rice.
Philippine plans to import 250K tons of rice.
NCDEX coriander hits 8-month high on low crop view
Futures contracts of coriander hit an eight-month high of 5,848 rupees per 100 kg on the NCDEX as production in the ongoing rabi season is likely to decline. The most-active April contract of coriander was at 5,840 rupees per 100 kg, up 2.3% from the previous close. Low prices during the sowing season made farmers shift to other remunerative crops. Prices of coriander were unavailable in Rajasthan as markets were shut on account of Basant Panchami.
NCDEX soybean hits 3% upper cap on millers’ demand
Soybean contracts on the NCDEX hit the 3% upper circuit because of demand from oil millers. The most active February futures were up 2.9%. Gains in soybean contracts on the CBOT are also seen supporting domestic prices of the oilseed.
Mustard seed prices down in Jaipur on weak demand.
Prices of mustard seed were down in Jaipur because of weak demand from domestic oil millers and crushers. The arrivals in Rajasthan, however, were unchanged. On NCDEX, the most-active April contract of the oilseed was down 1 rupee from the previous close.
Coffee Board seeks re-plantation, irrigation subsidy in FY19.
Coffee Board seeks re-plantation, irrigation subsidy in FY19.
NCDEX cotton oilcake tad up tracking MCX cotton.
NCDEX cotton oilcake tad up tracking MCX cotton.
Mustard seed prices down in Jaipur on weak demand
Mustard seed prices down in Jaipur on weak demand
NCDEX soybean hits 16-month high tracking spot market.
NCDEX soybean hits 16-month high tracking spot market.
Armyworms threaten Tanzania’s northern maize farms.
Armyworms threaten Tanzania’s northern maize farms.
Govt source sees Bihar rabi maize output rising nearly 10% on year.
Govt source sees Bihar rabi maize output rising nearly 10% on year.
Extreme weather conditions may damage US wheat crop
Extreme weather conditions may damage US wheat crop
IMD advised Maharashtra wheat farmers to check rust disease.
IMD advised Maharashtra wheat farmers to check rust disease.
Tamil Nadu sugar output to shrink as droughts leave it high and dry.
Tamil Nadu sugar output to shrink as droughts leave it high and dry.
NAFED procures 203,828 tn urad at MSP as of Jan 8 in seven states.
NAFED procures 203,828 tn urad at MSP as of Jan 8 in seven states.
NCDEX chana down 1% on sluggish demand from millers
NCDEX chana down 1% on sluggish demand from millers
Indonesia plans to export rice from Vietnam and Thailand.
Indonesia plans to export rice from Vietnam and Thailand.
Andhra pegs 2017-18 rice output at 12 mln tn, up 3%.
Andhra pegs 2017-18 rice output at 12 mln tn, up 3%.
