US corn prices climb on bullish USDA crop acreage estimate report.
Turkey stepped up Ukrainian barley imports by 26%
Ukrainian exporters supplied 4.01 MMT of barley to foreign markets in the first eight months of the current marketing year that is 14% less than at the same time last season (4.67 MMT in July-February 2016/17). February barley exports were 53% less than in the previous month and down 67% on the year (201.9 KMT was shipped abroad in February 2017). The top importers of Ukrainian barley included Saudi Arabia, China, the European Union and Libya. The share of Turkey continues growing. Ukraine supplied over 167 KMT of barley to this market at the time, i.e. 26% more than for the entire last season.
Maharashtra seeks Centre’s nod to buy 20,000 tn more maize for PDS.
Maharashtra seeks Centre’s nod to buy 20,000 tn more maize for PDS.
NCDEX coriander hits 3% upper limit as demand rises
Futures contracts of coriander hit the 3% initial upper circuit on the NCDEX tracking gains in spot market. The most active April contract of coriander on NCDEX was up 3.6% from the previous close.
Ministry of Agriculture rejects India rice shipment for pest contamination.
Ministry of Agriculture rejects India rice shipment for pest contamination.
Procurement of wheat at support price in Ujjain.
Procurement of wheat at support price in Ujjain.
Pak-Iran rice trade via Dubai continues despite PTA.
Pak-Iran rice trade via Dubai continues despite PTA.
Wheat firms as USDA reports crop damage after recent dry weather.
Wheat firms as USDA reports crop damage after recent dry weather.
USDA arm pegs Pakistan 2017-18 rice crop at record high of 7.5 mln tn.
USDA arm pegs Pakistan 2017-18 rice crop at record high of 7.5 mln tn.
Canadian spring wheat bids drop with large U.S. acreage ideas.
Canadian spring wheat bids drop with large U.S. acreage ideas.
Cotton Outlook ups estimate for 2018-19 world output to 26.31 mln tn.
Cotton Outlook ups estimate for 2018-19 world output to 26.31 mln tn.
Wheat imports to dip slightly in South Africa.
Wheat imports to dip slightly in South Africa.
Trade says rains over next few days crucial for 2018-19 coffee crop.
Trade says rains over next few days crucial for 2018-19 coffee crop.
Sugar production in Maharashtra is set for a new record for crushing season.
Sugar production in Maharashtra is set for a new record for crushing season.
From Balrampur Chini to Shree Renuka, sugar stock may remain under pressure.
From Balrampur Chini to Shree Renuka, sugar stock may remain under pressure.
Chana up in Delhi on demand from dal millers
Prices of chana were up in Delhi because of demand from dal millers and procurement of the pulse by the government in Madhya Pradesh. Bulk buying by the stockists at lower rates is seen supporting prices. The most active April futures of chana on the NCDEX were up 1%.
Centre-south Brazil Mar 1-15 sugar output 47,000 tn, down 35.5% YoY.
Centre-south Brazil Mar 1-15 sugar output 47,000 tn, down 35.5% YoY.
NCDEX soybean at 1-mo high tracking CBOT
Futures contracts of soybean on NCDEX rose around 3% and hit a one-month high of 3,880 rupees per 100 kg, tracking gains in parent contracts on CBOT. Soybean contracts on CBOT rose over 1% on expectation of lower acreage under the crop in coming season. Prices of the oilseed were also up in the benchmark market of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
India govt measures to boost exports fail to lift spot prices.
India govt measures to boost exports fail to lift spot prices.
Fall in arrival lifts mustard seed prices in Jaipur
Prices of mustard seed rose in Jaipur due to a fall in arrivals coupled with improved demand from domestic stockists and oil millers. Supply of the commodity fell as farmers withheld their produce on expectations of a further rise in prices in the coming days.
