Despite the fact that the first anticipated polar vortex in four years could arrive as soon as next week, natural gas prices fell further on Wednesday as traders tried to fix a market that had risen nearly 30% over the previous five sessions. The Henry Hub on the New York Mercantile Exchange saw a decline…
Early trade on Wednesday saw a decrease in oil prices as industry data revealed a significant gain in U.S. crude stocks rather than the expected decline. This confirmed concerns about a weaker demand even as supply is becoming more constrained. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for the United States decreased by 30 cents, or…
Following a significant increase the day before, gold prices were around a six-month high on Wednesday as markets anticipated an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve later in the day as well as their comments on lessening inflationary pressures. As evidence that price pressures in the nation have peaked and are expected to retreat,…
Bangladesh has asked India to provide at least 0.5 million tonnes (mt) of parboiled rice on a government-to-government (G2G) basis for distribution through ration shops. The Sheikh Hasina Wajed administration has contacted India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh for the supply, according to trade sources, even though Dhaka has issued two tenders for the importation of…
In anticipation of U.S. inflation statistics and a number of central bank meetings around the world, including the Federal Reserve, gold prices moved lower on Monday. Gold’s spot price fell 0.3% to $1,792.15 per ounce. The price of US gold futures decreased 0.4% to $1,803.70. The U.S. central bank’s final meeting of 2022, planned for…
On Monday, gold prices declined marginally below important levels as caution set in ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data and a Federal Reserve meeting this week. Copper prices also suffered from uncertainties related to the rise in COVID-19 cases in China. The statistics released last week showed that U.S. producer price inflation continued to decline…
Telangana-based researchers have successfully tested the high-density planting system (HDPS), which has the potential to boost cotton yields by 30 to 50%. In approximately 3,642 hectares spread over 26 districts in Telangana, researchers from Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) and the State Agricultural Ministry have started HDPS demonstrations in farmers’ fields. It’s like…
Early on Saturday, the price of gold increased by Rs 280 per 10 kilos (24-carat) to reach 54,280. On the other side, silver prices today increased by Rs 1,400 per kilogramme to Rs 67,600 per kg. According to the GoodReturns website, ten grammes of 22-karat gold are currently trading at Rs 49,750, up Rs 250…
Project Pragati, the sustainable castor programme being implemented over the past six years in Gujarat, has taught, audited, and certified over 6,200 farmers. By utilising sound agricultural methods to boost productivity and income, Pragati was established in May 2016 by Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro Organics, and implementation partner Solidaridad. Its goal is to enable sustainable…
Due to weak demand and record production in the 2021–22 crop year (July–June), dealers claim that turmeric has reversed the gains seen after Diwali. “Shortly after Diwali, turmeric prices in Telangana and Maharashtra marketplaces increased by $300–$400 per quintal. However, due to a decline in demand, they have already returned to their pre-Diwali levels. This…
