No intention to abolish import duty on maize, says National Assembly of Pakistan.
U.S. corn stocks down on greater ethanol demand.
U.S. corn stocks down on greater ethanol demand.
CBOT corn prices lost 0.9% last week.
CBOT corn prices lost 0.9% last week.
NCDEX coriander up 2% on bargain buys, lower acreage.
The January contract of coriander on NCDEX was up nearly 2% as investors bought the commodity after prices fell to a two-week low. The most-active January contract of coriander was at 5,425 rupees, up 1.8%. Prices also rose as acreage under coriander is likely to decline this rabi season as farmers have shifted to others crops following unattractive returns last year.
Malaysia CPO ends higher as November output falls.
Futures contracts of crude palm oil on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher due to an on-month fall in the country’s palm oil output in November. Malaysia’s palm oil production was down 3.3% on month at 1.9 million metric tonne in November. The rise in prices was also due to bargain buying, as prices had hit an over five-month low of 2,455 ringgits (38,792.91 rupees) per metric tonne. The February contract on the Malaysian bourse closed at 2,471 ringgits per metric tonne, up 0.5% from the previous close.
Malaysia November palm oil inventory up 16% on month at 2.56 million metric tonne.
Malaysia’s crude palm oil inventory in November rose 16% on month to 2.56 million metric tonne, and exports declined 12% to 1.35 million metric tonne. However, palm oil production was down 3.3% on month at 1.9 million metric tonne in November. Stocks of crude palm oil were at 1.49 million metric tonne at the end of November, up 21% on month. Processed palm oil stocks were also up, rising 10% on month to 1.07 million metric tonne. Malaysia is the world’s second-largest producer and exporter of palm oil. Biodiesel exports from Malaysia were at 9,087 metric tonne in November, up from 5,572 metric tonne sold overseas in October.
NCDEX soybean futures down tailing weakness on CBOT.
Futures contracts of soybean fell on the NCDEX tailing weakness in the soy futures on the CBOT. Global prices of the commodity were down as recent rains in Argentina, after a dry spell, is favourable for crops. The most active January contract on the NCDEX was down 0.7%.
NCDEX mustard gains on short covering post 3-week low.
The January futures contract of mustard seed on NCDEX rose as investors covered their short positions after prices hit a three-week low. The most active January contract on NCDEX was up 0.7%. Lower mustard acreage this year also supported prices.
Global coffee body pegs 2017-18 output at 159 mln bags, up 0.8% on yr.
Global coffee body pegs 2017-18 output at 159 mln bags, up 0.8% on yr.
All-India cotton arrivals up 7,000 bales on Dec 08.
All-India cotton arrivals up 7,000 bales on Dec 08.
NCDEX cotton oilcake up 2% on low raw cotton supply.
NCDEX cotton oilcake up 2% on low raw cotton supply.
Bajra acreage down 7% on yr at 13,300 ha as of Dec 08.
Bajra acreage down 7% on yr at 13,300 ha as of Dec 08.
FAO ups 2017-18 global wheat output estimate by 2 MMT to 754.8 MMT.
FAO ups 2017-18 global wheat output estimate by 2 MMT to 754.8 MMT.
NCDEX wheat futures down over 1% on weak demand .
NCDEX wheat futures down over 1% on weak demand .
IMD advised Maharashtra farmers to finish wheat sowing.
IMD advised Maharashtra farmers to finish wheat sowing.
More bad news for wheat markets comes out of Canada.
More bad news for wheat markets comes out of Canada.
Egypt’s GASC seeks wheat for Jan. 21-31 shipment.
Egypt’s GASC seeks wheat for Jan. 21-31 shipment.
Australia’s wheat exports from Oct 2017-Sep 2018 to fall 24% on year.
Australia’s wheat exports from Oct 2017-Sep 2018 to fall 24% on year.
Low rainfall, high sowing costs likely to reduce Uttar Pradesh wheat production by 25%.
Low rainfall, high sowing costs likely to reduce Uttar Pradesh wheat production by 25%.
Rain across Punjab, good for wheat and other crops.
Rain across Punjab, good for wheat and other crops.
