Australian pulse production is on track to reach record levels this season, driven by robust international demand, particularly from India, a key consumer of chickpeas and lentils, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank. The 2024/25 pulse harvest—including […]
Maize Kharif arrivals (2024-25) Summary
The maize Kharif arrivals for the 2024-25 marketing season, which runs from October to September, have begun strongly. Major contributing states include Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab. As of […]
Rabi crops’ MSP for the 2025–2026 season might increase by up to 8%; this was announced today.
Today (Wednesday, October 16), the Union Cabinet is due to convene and revised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops for the marketing season 2025-26. The MSP for wheat is probably going to rise by […]
In Madhya Pradesh, favorable weather and an early frost might encourage wheat planting.
According to the head of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute’s (ICAR) regional station in Indore on Tuesday, Madhya Pradesh, the nation’s second-largest wheat-producing state, is expected to increase wheat sowing this rabi season due to sufficient […]
New Season Millet Supply Surges as Prices Expected to Decline
As the new season of millet approaches its peak harvest period, market participants are preparing for an anticipated drop in prices. With a substantial increase in supply overshadowing weaker downstream demand, the millet market faces notable […]
Price of Tur and Urad declined by almost 10% in last three months
Prices of Tur and Urad in major mandis had declined on an average 10% over the past three months. Mandi prices of most pulses are on declining trend in recent months due to improved availability and […]
Indian Coriander Market Update: Supply Constraints and Price Trends
The Indian coriander market is experiencing notable fluctuations as recent agricultural practices and weather conditions converge to create an unpredictable trading environment. Supply Tightening Amid Reduced Sowing A significant reduction in coriander sowing across major producing […]
India’s Spice Exports: A Mixed Bag of Opportunities and Challenges
The first four months of the fiscal year 2024-25 have unveiled a complex narrative in the country’s spice export landscape. While overall export volumes dipped slightly by 2%, the revenue has risen by 4%, revealing both […]
Kharif Urad (Black Matpe) Crop Update: Decreased Acreage and Quality Concerns Affect Prices
The Agriculture Ministry has reported a 5.7% reduction in the area under Urad (Black Matpe) cultivation for the current Kharif season, bringing the total to 3.07 million hectares, down from 3.26 million hectares last year. The […]
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is expected to produce bumper turmeric
Guntur emerges as a major figure in the production of turmeric. The Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh is expected to see a notable boost in turmeric production this year. Farmers are more optimistic now that a […]
India’s Coriander Market Faces Stagnation Amid Declining Exports and Weak Demand
The coriander market in India is currently facing a challenging landscape marked by stagnant prices, limited arrivals, sluggish demand, and a notable decline in exports. Despite a shortage of coriander, prices have remained flat, largely due […]
Cumin Market: Prices Expected to Rise
Currently, Unjha is experiencing a daily influx of 4,000 to 5,000 sacks of cumin. Prices have fluctuated significantly, with the minimum price being $0.25 per kg, rising to $0.37 per kg, and now stabilizing around $0.30 […]
Heavy Rain and Low-Cost Imports Reduce Pepper Demand in India
India’s pepper market is experiencing a tumultuous period as heavy rains and a surge of cheaper imports from Sri Lanka weigh heavily on prices. In North Indian cities, relentless downpours have dampened consumer demand, impacting the […]
Red Chilli Market Faces Decline Amidst High Stock Levels and Weak Demand
The red chilli market is currently experiencing a significant downturn, primarily driven by an oversupply and weak demand both domestically and internationally. Several factors are contributing to this decline, affecting market dynamics and pricing. One major […]
India’s spices exports hit a record $4.46 billion in FY24
Indian spices exports reached an all-time high in 2023-24, reaching a record $4.46 billion in value. The impressive growth was fueled by higher demand for spices like chilli, coriander, ginger, celery, fennel, and garlic. These spices […]
High Prices in Türkiye Expected to Boost India’s Cumin Exports
High prices in Türkiye and Syria are expected to boost India’s cumin exports, as they begin harvesting new crops. Turkish cumin, typically more expensive than Chinese cumin, is expected to increase India’s cumin exports. However, weak […]
Khargone Chillies are Seeking New International Markets Beyond Europe
Khargone district’s impressive journey in chilli cultivation is further bolstered by the effective implementation of innovative agricultural practices and technologies. The adoption of the Integrated Pest Management System (IPMS) by Terragleb has not only enhanced the […]
Tur Sowing Progress
As per recent release (as on 19th July 2024), the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare states that Tur sowing is up by 73% to 3,348 thousand ha. from 1,934 thousand ha. at the same corresponding […]
Revolutionizing Cumin Cultivation: Harnessing Microbial Diversity for Sustainable Disease Management and Enhanced Yield
In a pioneering effort at the ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking microbial consortium aimed at revolutionizing the management of Fusarium wilt in cumin crops. This consortium, meticulously formulated with Trichoderma atrobruneum […]
India’s Spice Export Landscape: Challenges and Strategic Path Forward
India, celebrated as the ‘Spice Bowl of the World,’ has seen a dramatic rise in spice exports over the past decade, highlighting the country’s pivotal role in the global spice market with turmeric as a flagship […]