The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, November 07, 2006

RICE
Bright prospects
EU DEMAND FOR NON-BASMATI: Planting of paddy saplings in progress at Vadakumchery near Palakkad in Kerala. With the European Union coming down strongly on the presence of genetically modified organism in rice shipped from the US, prospects for ... More

CLIMATE & WEATHER
Easterly waves sustain rainfall in peninsula
Passing easterly waves continue to generate intermittent rainfall over the southern peninsula and indications are that this would be the broad weather pattern as the northeast monsoon progresses. This is in line with the "long-range" ... More

ANIMALS & LIVESTOCK
Migratory sheep rearers plea
The United Farmers Association based in Salem district has urged the Tamil Nadu Government to provide subsidy for migratory sheep rearers to buy tent materials to set up make-shift shelters for their animals. A submission in ... More

CULTIVATION
PERSPECTIVE
US goes organic
Recent medical research has traced the origin of a number of illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's to the type of food consumed. Plant foods comprising fruits, vegetables and grains have been identified as the primary ... More

Mustard area giving way to chana, wheat
Higher market prices dictate sowing trend. More

AQUACULTURE
Mussel power
FISHERMEN HARVEST cultured mussels near Chavakkad in Thrissur. Attempts to demonstrate the economic feasibility of mussel farming in the State has led to development of group farming activities in the coastal communities, with support from local ... More

INSIGHT
Time to sow an organic revolution
ORGANIC FARMING is now acknowledged the world over as a sustainable model for alleviating poverty and increasing prosperity. More

HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Increasing output
BETTER PRACTICES: A farmer inspecting grape vines at Pooluvapatty near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. Production of fruits has increased on introduction of high-yielding varieties, better cultural practices and cutting down of post-harvest losses. ... More

RUBBER
Rubber prices under pressure
Spot rubber prices remained under pressure on Monday. The market seemed to be reacting closely to the import news and rumours. The domestic prices are currently ruling almost Rs 10 a kg above the global figures. According to informed sources, ... More

TEA
Fair demand at Coimbatore tea sale
Total offerings at the weekly tea auctions swelled to 7.43 lakh kg last week, of which leaf grades accounted for 3.41 lakh kg and the rest of the dust. Market sources said there was fair demand for the orthodox leaf. Select invoices of clean, ... More

Tea Board circulates draft paper for e-auction
Industry wants anonymity of buyers maintained More

COFFEE
Planters seek `rescue package' for arabica
Concern over Coffee Board rejig delay More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Pepper futures decline
November contract on NCDEX dropped by Rs 105 a quintal to close at Rs 10,310. While all other positions except March, which moved up by Rs 29 a quintal, fell by Rs 88 to Rs 132 a quintal. On NMCE, there was a sharp fall. November contracts fell ... More

TRADING
NCDEX arm to promote mandi system in Orissa
Seeks right to promote trading in select markets More

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