The crop has often helped shape poll outcomes in Malwa, which accounts for more than half the state’s production. Once thriving, soybean has suffered falling prices in the last few years. “Malwa is India’s US Midwest […]
Wheat acreage down 5% on year at 5.2 mln ha.
Farmers in the country had sown wheat across 5.2 mln ha, 4.9% lower from the same period a year ago. However, acreage under the key rabi crop was lower than the five-year average of 8.5 mln […]
India chana acreage dn 21.5% YoY at 5 mln ha.
Farmers in the country have sown chana across 5.02 mln ha. Chana acreage however, higher than the five-year average of 4.58 mln ha for the corresponding period. A fall in acreage of the pulse in key […]
India rabi urad area up 7% YoY at 167,600 ha.
Farmers in the country sowed urad across 167,600 ha this rabi season, up 7.4% on year. The acreage was also higher then the five-year average of 143,500 ha for the corresponding period. Sowing of urad is […]
Rabi moong area up 29.8% YoY at 46,600 ha.
The area under rabi moong crop across the country was up 29.8% on year at 46,600 ha. The area under moong was, however, lower than the normal area for the period at 50,100 ha, based on […]
India rabi lentil acreage down 20.6% YoY at 680,900 ha.
Acreage of lentil in the ongoing rabi season was down by 20.6% on year at 680,900 ha. Area under lentil however, higher than the five-year average of 594,700 ha for the corresponding period. Total acreage of […]
Government procures 16.51 million tons of rice so far; expected to exceed target.
The government has procured 16.51 million tonnes of rice so far in the current 2018-19 marketing year and the total quantity is likely to surpass the target. The rice procurement target set for this year was […]
Rabi barley area down 32% YoY at 164,800 ha.
Farmers in the country have sown barley across 164,800 ha this rabi season, down 31.8% on year. Farmers are more interested in sowing mustard, late wheat crop, and other vegetables as these crops give better returns. […]
USDA says about 90% of US corn harvested; below market expectations.
Roughly 90% of the US corn crop for the 2018-19 marketing year had been harvested, up from 84% the previous week. Market expectations were for USDA’s crop progress to be at 91% of the US corn […]
US soybean exports to China down 94% because of Trump tariffs.
President Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ trade policies have led to a 94 per cent cut in US soybean exports to China, forcing farmers in America’s midwest to stockpile crops and hope relief comes before the rot. […]
Tur down in Kalaburagi as arrivals rise, demand weak.
Prices of tur were lower in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, due to a rise in arrivals coupled with subdued demand from stockists. In Kalaburagi, tur was sold at 4,200-4,500 rupees per 100 kg, down 50 rupees. Arrivals were […]
NCDEX Dec chana contract down tracking spot prices.
The most active December contract of chana on NCDEX fell marginally, tracking a fall in prices in the benchmark market of Delhi. On NCDEX, the December contract was down 0.3% at 4,535 rupees per 100 kg. […]
India wheat gains on pick up in spot buys.
Prices of wheat rose in the domestic market. Prices of wheat in the key wholesale markets of Bhopal and Sehore edged higher due to pick up in demand from flour mills. In Bhopal, a key market […]
Madhya Pradesh farmers sell 1.1 mln tn soy, maize in Bhavantar plan.
Madhya Pradesh farmers sold around 1.07 mln tn soybean and maize to traders under Flat Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana. Under the earlier version of the scheme, Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, farmers had last year sold 572,488 tn soybean […]
India rabi acreage so far down 16% on yr at 19.1 mln ha.
India rabi coarse cereals acreage so far 1.63 mln ha vs 2.97 mln. The decline can be attributed to low moisture content in the soil following weak and patchy distribution of rains during the crucial southwest […]
Bangladesh Govt to procure 600,000tonnes of rice at Tk36 per kg.
The government will procure 600,000 tonnes of Aman rice at Tk36 per kg from the domestic market during the current season. The rice procurement drive will begin at December 1 and continue till February 28, next […]
Rice mill owners demand increase in milling charge.
Owners of rice mills in Odisha’s Ganjam district have demanded increase of milling charge from Rs 10 to Rs 30 per quintal and release of arrear amounting to around Rs 5 crore before start of the […]
Negligible supply, local demand boosts Jaipur barley.
Price of barley rose in Jaipur due to negligible supply in the market coupled with improved demand from brewers and domestic stockists. The coarse grain was sold at 1,830 rupees per 100 kg, up 10 rupees. […]
NCDEX barley up tracking gains in benchmark spot market.
The November contract of barley was up on NCDEX as prices of the grain rose in Jaipur, the benchmark market. On NCDEX, the November contract was at 1,943 rupees per 100 kg, up 1.5 rupees. Price […]
Heavy Rains impact Crops in Central Argentina
Areas of central Argentina received very heavy rainfall over the last several days. The areas most impacted were central Santa Fe, eastern Cordoba and Entre Rios. There were also significant rains in northern Buenos Aires province […]