Government has started a national-level project titled ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ to protect farmers from weather vagaries and increase crop yield as well.The Economic Survey for 2017-18 (Apr-Mar) had suggested ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ to adopt crops that suit environment of a region and also give more yield while consuming lesser water
Kota coriander up on improved demand, low arrivals
Prices of coriander rose in Kota due to improved demand amid lower arrivals.Arrivals of coriander in Rajasthan were pegged at 8,000 bags (1 = 40 kg),down 2,000 bags.However, a likely increase in supply of coriander ahead of the peak harvest season may keep prices under pressure in the near term
India coffee exports during Jan 1 – Feb 14.
India coffee exports during Jan 1 – Feb 14.
NCDEX wheat ends nearly 1% down as traders book profits.
NCDEX wheat ends nearly 1% down as traders book profits.
Canada farmers switching back to wheat from peas.
Canada farmers switching back to wheat from peas.
Madhya Pradesh CM promises 30,000 rupees/ha to hailstorm-hit farmers.
Madhya Pradesh CM promises 30,000 rupees/ha to hailstorm-hit farmers.
India govt sets FY19 wheat procurement target at 32 mln tn, down 3% on year.
India govt sets FY19 wheat procurement target at 32 mln tn, down 3% on year.
India govt policy to set the trend for wheat prices this year.
India govt policy to set the trend for wheat prices this year.
Sindh govt’s subsidy offer prompts India’s sugar move.
Sindh govt’s subsidy offer prompts India’s sugar move.
Maharashtra farmer bodies threaten agitation over sugarcane payments.
Maharashtra farmer bodies threaten agitation over sugarcane payments.
India sugar up in Muzaffarnagar as govt caps monthly sales by mills.
India sugar up in Muzaffarnagar as govt caps monthly sales by mills.
Punjab sets up panel to help potato, maize marketing.
Punjab sets up panel to help potato, maize marketing.
Ukrainian corn sets new 18-month high on firm fundamentals.
Ukrainian corn sets new 18-month high on firm fundamentals.
US corn weekly export sales exceed expectations, near 2 MMT.
US corn weekly export sales exceed expectations, near 2 MMT.
India Feb 1 mustard stocks seen at 342,000 tn, up 47%
India’s mustard stocks as on Feb 1 are seen at 342,000 tn, up 47% from 232,000 tn a year ago. New crop arrivals of mustard, sown during Oct-Nov, typically begin by February and gather pace by Mar-Apr
FAO says India non-basmati rice export price up 3.5% on month in Jan.
FAO says India non-basmati rice export price up 3.5% on month in Jan.
USDA arm sees Brazil 2017-18 soybean output down 1% at 112.5 mln tn
Brazil’s soybean output is seen at 112.5 mln tn in 2017-18 (Feb-Jan), down 1.3% on year. Brazil produced 114.0 mln tn of the oilseed in 2016-17. Lower average yields in Brazil following dry weather in the southern parts is expected to pull down the production this year
Argentina farmers sell 16% of 2017/18 bean crop forward
Soybean farmers in Argentina have sold forward 8.2 million mt of the current soybean harvest out of a possible 52 million mt. Argentina’s exports are expected to be 8.5 million mt. That is expected to result in a sub-50 million mt crop – a concern that could see exporters hold fire for several more weeks
All-India cotton arrivals up at 124,500 bales.
All-India cotton arrivals up at 124,500 bales.
Philippine govt to sell commercial rice to counter effects of NFA rice lack.
Philippine govt to sell commercial rice to counter effects of NFA rice lack.