Prices of Sunflower, Groundnut, and Soybean Drop Below MSP Levels

Soyabean, groundnut, and sunflower prices have fallen 8-25% below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in agri-terminal markets during the early days of the harvesting season. Farmers face significant losses due to delayed MSP-based procurement, with soybean prices averaging ₹4,268 per quintal, 12.8% lower than the MSP. Large crop expectations and export uncertainties, particularly in Iran,…

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Seasame prices may increase in areas with less supply

The Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, funded by the TN­IAM Project, predicts that prices for sesame will likely move north, but they could also fluctuate depending on the monsoon and arrivals from other major producing States. The oilseed prices that dominated the Sivagiri Regulated Market in the Erode…

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