Zambia drought could slash 2018 maize output by around 50%.
Telangana extends maize procurement till 25 Jan; buys 292,400 tn so far.
Telangana extends maize procurement till 25 Jan; buys 292,400 tn so far.
US corn inspected for export up 13.6% on week, down 32.2% on year
US corn inspected for export up 13.6% on week, down 32.2% on year
India Edible Oil Extend gains, soybean hits high
The futures contracts of all components of the edible oil basket rose on the domestic exchanges. The most active February contract of soybean on the NCDEX hit an over 17-month high of 3,589 rupees per 100 kg today, taking cues from spot markets where prices were up due to higher demand from oil millers. The supply of the oilseed is expected to fall in the coming days which is seen supporting the prices
CBOT wheat up nearly 1% on bargain buying.
CBOT wheat up nearly 1% on bargain buying.
Mustard up in Jaipur on rise in demand for meal
Prices of mustard seed were up at Jaipur in Rajasthan due to demand from crushers. There is good demand for the oilseed for mustard meal. Gains in soybean prices were also seen supporting mustard prices. The most active April futures of mustard seed on the NCDEX are up 0.7% at 4,102 rupees
Wheat prices fall in Delhi as harvest season nears.
Wheat prices fall in Delhi as harvest season nears.
New mustard crop arrivals start in Kota; prices down on weak demand
Arrivals of mustard seed from the new crop have commenced in the key market of Kota in Rajasthan, but low demand for the commodity weighed on prices. Prices of the oilseed were down compared to last year, due to lacklustre demand from domestic oil millers and crushers. The new arrivals, which contain 18-20% moisture.
Decline in wheat production will not affect food prices
Decline in wheat production will not affect food prices
Malaysia CPO ends higher tracking CBOT soyoil
Futures contracts of crude palm oil on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today tracking soyoil contracts on CBOT. The most active April contract of crude palm oil on the Malaysian bourse settled at 2,493 ringgits (40,509.63 rupees) per tn, up 0.7% from the previous close.
Ajooni Biotech’s cotton seed cake unit to start production on Feb 1.
Ajooni Biotech’s cotton seed cake unit to start production on Feb 1.
Belarus decreased rapeseed imports 21% to 4.2 KMT
According to the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Belarus, soybean imports grew to 106 KMT in the first 11 months of 2017 that is up 51% year-on-year. Rapeseed supplies decreased 21% to 4.2 KMT. At the time, the key soybean exporter to the country was Ukraine (106 KMT), while the rapeseed was supplied mostly by Russia (3.9 KMT).
India coffee exports during Jan 1 – Jan 19.
India coffee exports during Jan 1 – Jan 19.
NCDEX coriander up over 2% on low output concern
Futures contracts of coriander rose over 2% on the NCDEX because of concern over a decline in production in 2017-18 (Oct-Sep), aided by lower arrivals. The most-active April contract traded at 5,940 rupees per 100 kg, up 1.6% from the previous close.
New coriander crop makes way into Gujarat mkts; supply at 450 bags
Arrivals of the new coriander crop have started in the spot markets of Rajkot, a key market in Gujarat, since last week, with daily supply at 450-500 bags (1 bag = 40 kg). Arrivals are coming from Gondal and Junagadh regions in Gujarat and there is around 20-25% of moisture content in the new crop. As of now, demand for the new crop is low as moisture content is more than the ideal level of 7-8%. Expect demand to rise in the coming days, when moisture content will decline, adding that prices may then rise to 5,250 rupees a 100 kg.
India rice basmati strengthens on increased offtake.
India rice basmati strengthens on increased offtake.
IGC sees India as largest rice exporter in 2018-19.
IGC sees India as largest rice exporter in 2018-19.
Rain to hit North India soon, to help wheat crop.
Rain to hit North India soon, to help wheat crop.
Iran likely to lift ban on rice imports next week.
Iran likely to lift ban on rice imports next week.
Indian Basmati rice exporters negotiates mega deals with gulf countries.
Indian Basmati rice exporters negotiates mega deals with gulf countries.
