Ukraine corn prices push past feed wheat to 12.5% parity.
Chana prices rise in Delhi on millers’ demand.
Prices of chana rose in Delhi due to a rise in demand from dal millers. The most-active April futures of chana on the NCDEX was up 12 rupees.
Cotton body cuts India 2017-18 output view by 1.4% to 36.2 mln bales.
Cotton body cuts India 2017-18 output view by 1.4% to 36.2 mln bales.
China 2017/18 soybean imports to rise above 100 mln tn
China’s 2017/18 soybean imports are expected to climb above 100 million tonnes. China bought 93.5 million tonnes of soybeans in 2016/17.
J Thomas and Co sells 28 tn coffee, dn 22.2 % from prev auction.
J Thomas and Co sells 28 tn coffee, dn 22.2 % from prev auction.
Russia oilseed stocks in early Feb. down just 9.4% on the year
Russian growers held 2573 KMT of oilseeds as of February 1, 2018, i.e. 11 KMT (0.4%) less than on the same date last year (2573 KMT). The oilseed inventories decreased by 250 KMT in January. The farming entities held 1490 KMT of sunseed that is down 133 KMT (8.2%) from February 1, 2017 (1620 KMT). Its stocks fell by 130 KMT in January.
Ukraine winter rapeseed conditions best over the past four years
Winter rapeseed had emerged on 98.6% of its planted area of 1009.8 Th ha. This includes 56.2% (559.8 Th ha) of plantings currently in good condition, 0.1% (1.0 Th ha) of winter rape had been lost. Ukrainian farmers have started spring field work. By March 02, winter rapeseed nutrition has been carried out on 184.3 Th ha or 18% of the planted area (1009.8 Th ha) compared to 186 Th ha last year.
Surge in arrivals weigh on Jaipur mustard seed
Prices of mustard seed fell in Jaipur, Rajasthan, due to a surge in arrivals coupled with lacklustre demand from domestic millers and crushers. Improved harvesting activities in northern region also impacted market sentiments negatively.
Arrival of new mustard in Mandi started in Sirsa, Haryana
As temperatures rise in the season, the crops of mustard crop are ready. Farmers have started harvesting mustard crops. Mustard seeds have been planted in 50 thousand hectares of mustard in the district. Due to the favorable weather conditions, high production of mustard is expected. The arrival of new mustard in Anaj Mandi also started.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers face hurdles due to shortage of Paddy Procurement Centres.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers face hurdles due to shortage of Paddy Procurement Centres.
Soybeans firm, rebound from two-week low on fears for Chinese demand
Soybean futures edged higher, rebounding from a more than two-week low touched earlier in the session, though gains were capped by fears of a potential fall in demand for North American supplies by China as a trade war escalates. The most active soybean futures on the Chicago Board Of Trade were up 0.1 percent to $10.40-1/2 a bushel.
USDA ups global rice output estimate to record high of 486.3 MMT.
USDA ups global rice output estimate to record high of 486.3 MMT.
States roll out schemes even as Modi government pan-India plan to ensure MSP
At least five state governments are rolling out innovative schemes to help farmers realise remunerative returns, even as the Centre has started working on a plan to ensure that farmers get minimum support prices for their produce, whether or not the items are procured by the designated agencies.
Jharkhand procures 1.47 lakh MT paddy in three months.
Jharkhand procures 1.47 lakh MT paddy in three months.
Iraq seeks wheat of U.S., Canadian or Australian origin.
Iraq seeks wheat of U.S., Canadian or Australian origin.
USDA sees India 2017-18 wheat use down 2 MMT on month.
USDA sees India 2017-18 wheat use down 2 MMT on month.
CBOT wheat down near 1% as USDA ups stock estimate.
CBOT wheat down near 1% as USDA ups stock estimate.
IBGE moves Brazil corn and soy crop estimate up on good weather.
IBGE moves Brazil corn and soy crop estimate up on good weather.
Bihar legislative council witnesses uproarious scenes over inferior maize seeds.
Bihar legislative council witnesses uproarious scenes over inferior maize seeds.
Maharashtra Ex-Food minister Deshmukh slams govt over maize distribution at MSP.
Maharashtra Ex-Food minister Deshmukh slams govt over maize distribution at MSP.
