The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, August 23, 2006

RICE
AP releases flood-tolerant rice for trial
The Andhra Pradesh Government has released Swarna sub I, an improved Swarna variety, that can withstand submergence up to two weeks. The Swarna variety itself can withstand submergence up to seven days. Though both the improved ... More

CLIMATE & WEATHER
Tea output may be hit in upper Assam
Drought-like situation in the region More

INSIGHT
A `lip-package' for farmers?
Farmers all over the country, particularly those from Vidarbha and other regions with high incidence of suicides, were hoping that the Prime Minister, in his Independence Day speech, would try and explain what had gone wrong with his package and anno unce a prescription. But they were left disappointed. More

RUBBER
Spot rubber rules steady
Spot rubber prices continued to rule steady on Tuesday. According to dealers, the market activities were in an extremely low pace lacking quantity buyers or sellers in the main trading centres. There were marginal enquires from the covering ... More

SUGAR
Sugar export ban hits TN mills
Domestic prices down by 6%; Export prices buoyant More

TEA
Plea to set up SEZ for tea in Coimbatore
Need to strengthen promotional campaigns, say traders More

BIO-TECH & GENETICS
Monsanto anxious over pricing of Bt cottonseed
Company could delay bringing in second, third generation technology products More

POULTRY
Maize prices soar in TN
Low carry-over stocks, demand exerting pressure More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Centre decides to cap import of Lankan pepper
2,500 tonnes to be allowed apart from advance licence shipments More

Pepper futures market fall
The pepper futures market declined on Tuesday due to lack of buying support from both domestic and international markets. There is no domestic demand. However, lower grade pepper from Kasaragod, Kannur, Pathanamthitta and Kollam ... More

COMMODITY MARKETS
Commodity markets look for fresh leads
Gold may benefit from weakness in dollar More

MARKETING
Drawing attention
INNOVATIVE MARKETING: Fruits being displayed in a novel way at a fruit stall in Chalakkudy, Kerala. Varied agro-climatic conditions in the country offer opportunities to the growers to produce different fruits. India is the second largest ... More