Cotton Corporation of India halts procurement as cotton prices move up
Cotton procurement by state-run Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has almost come to a standstill as prices have firmed up in the open market. CCI has procured …
Global oilseed output seen lower; cotton output, ending stocks seen higher – USDA
The 2018/19 global oilseed outlook includes lower production, crush, and increased stocks compared to last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …
Global cotton consumption growth projected to slow to 0.04% in 2018/19
Global cotton consumption is projected to post its third straight year of growth — but just barely, with an expected increase of only 0.04%, the …
India’s second advance estimate pegs 2018/19 foodgrains output at 281.37 million tonnes
The second advance estimate of key crops released by the government pegs India’s total foodgrains production in 2018/19 at 281.37 million tonnes. …
India says foodgrains output may fall by 1% to 281.37 million tonnes in 2018-19
India’s foodgrains production is estimated to decline by 1 per cent to 281.37 million tonnes in 2018-19 despite record rice output, as the country is …
Dry seasonal conditions cut Australia’s summer crop prospects; wheat output down to 11-year low
Drier and warmer than average seasonal conditions in cropping regions in Queensland and northern New South Wales during December and January have reduced …
Indian exports to China surge in wake of US-China trade war; agri-exports rose by 70% till Nov 2018
The tariff war between the US and China has helped India increase its exports to China. During the June-November 2018 period, exports to the neighbouring …
World cotton stocks may fall to 17.6 million tonnes in 2018-19: ICAC
By the conclusion of the 2018/19 season, world cotton stocks are projected to drop to 17.6 million tonnes, reflecting a decrease of 5 per cent from the …
India’s foodgrain production, procurement may hit record high in FY19
India’s foodgrain production is estimated to grow to an all-time high of 284.83 million tonnes in the 2017-18 crop year ending June, driven by record output …
China adds more commodity options to hedge price risks – report
China has launched options for natural rubber, cotton and corn, adding to the tools available to hedge price risks in the world’s major commodity market, …