Research firm ICRA predicts that kharif crop sowing this season may surpass last year’s levels by a reasonable margin. With favourable monsoon conditions, kharif sowing has been completed on 76% of the normal sown area, up by 4% year-on-year as of July 2025. The kharif crops, mainly moong, rice, and maize, are planted during the…
The increase in maximum temperatures would not affect the harvest-ready wheat crop, the IMD (India Meteorological Department) stated on Monday. Extreme heat is anticipated to hit India from April to June, with the central and western peninsular regions bearing the brunt of the impact, according to the IMD Director. He stated that there is no…
Reduced production expectations, limited supply, and increased export opportunities drove a 1.92% increase in turmeric prices, which ultimately settled at 13,896. In advance of the new crops scheduled to begin in January 2024, the market saw a slowdown in buying activity as stock releases were anticipated. The overall crop condition is acceptable, with harvest anticipated…
Turmeric prices fell -2.45%, closing at 12910, as purchasing activity decreased in advance of the anticipated release of stockpiles ahead of the fresh crops in January 2024. The better crop conditions brought about by the excellent weather added to the pressure on pricing. Maharashtra farmers’ attitudes were affected when they learned that Prime Minister Modi’s…
The gain of 0.75% in turmeric prices, which settled at 13950, was mostly caused by worries about possible yield losses from adverse weather. The upside is constrained, though, as improving crop conditions are a result of better weather. Between January and March is when harvest readiness is anticipated, yet crop growth may be impacted by…
Prices for turmeric jumped by 4.54% to 14,034 as a result of worries about possible production losses brought on by adverse October weather. IMD predicts that October will be drier than usual, which could have an effect on agricultural growth. The current crop conditions are still excellent, and harvest readiness is anticipated from January to…
Prices for turmeric fell by -0.83% to settle at 13,906, primarily as a result of a more favourable production outlook. In expectation of higher supplies in the upcoming months, market participants decreased their positions. Although turmeric’s export prospects have greatly improved, with a 25% increase in exports fueled by demand from both developed and emerging…
The cotton sector is expected to have a strong year, which is encouraging for the seed industry. Farmers have received high prices for cotton fiber for the previous two growing seasons, and an average monsoon is expected, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). “Due to lesser production, cotton is in high demand, thus everyone…
Ahead of the start of the harvest for plants that have already experienced some heat stress, industry, and meteorological department officials warned that untimely rains and hailstorms could harm India’s important winter-sown crops including wheat, rapeseed, and chickpeas. The central, northern, and western areas of India, which are important growth regions, have been cautioned by…
Prior to deciding to sell 50 lt from the Central Pool under the open market sales scheme (OMSS), the government had expected its wheat reserves to be at 126 lakh tonnes (lt) as of April 1, 2023. The country may have roughly 90 lt of stock as of April 1, 2023, vs the buffer norm…
