Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bt Cotton Improves Yields, Lowers Pesticide Use - Farm Progress

Bt Cotton Improves Yields, Lowers Pesticide Use - Farm Progress: Bt Cotton Improves Yields, Lowers Pesticide Use
First large-scale study simultaneously examined how growing Bt cotton affects yield, pesticide use and biodiversity. Compiled by staff

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American Farm Bureau Says European Debt Could Cut U.S. Exports - Farm Progress

American Farm Bureau Says European Debt Could Cut U.S. Exports - Farm Progress: Europe's debt crisis, should it worsen, could cut into recent gains in U.S. farm exports.

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India pepper likely to open higher on rising exports | November 30, 2011 10:19 | Commodity Market | www.commodityonline.com

India pepper likely to open higher on rising exports | November 30, 2011 10:19 | Commodity Market | www.commodityonline.com: Fall in global market rates in Vietnam due to anticipated higher stock availability had created a bearish impact in Indian markets also but traders expect exports to rise in coming weeks that could prevent prices from dipping too much. New crop to arrive in Jan-Feb.

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Pepper may trade higher today: Geojit Comtrade - Moneycontrol.com -

Pepper may trade higher today: Geojit Comtrade - Moneycontrol.com -: According to latest report from IPC, Brazil exported 4700 tonnes of pepper in October 2011, up 3 percent from September 2011. During January-October 2011, total export of pepper from Brazil was 25331 tonnes against 24185 tonnes last year, up 5 percent.

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

NCDEX Pepper Settles Higher On Fresh Buying | _analysis_section

NCDEX Pepper Settles Higher On Fresh Buying | _analysis_section: Exports from Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka have decreased, while exports from Vietnam and India increased. Sharp fall of 38% in pepper exports was witnessed in Indonesia during above period. Exports stood at 26,300 tonnes as compared to 42,082 tonnes in the last year.


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Friday, November 11, 2011

Business Line : Markets / Commodities : Pepper up on buying support

Business Line : Markets / Commodities : Pepper up on buying support: In spite of the rise in the futures market, Malabar pepper remained very competitive in the international market because of weakening of the rupee at $7,150-7,175 a tonne (c&f) for Europe and $7,400-7,425 a tonne (c&f) for US. Brazil was reportedly offering B Asta grade at $7,350 a tonne (fob) for Dec shipment. Brazil 1 - 560 G/L was likely available at $7,200 a tonne (fob) Dec shipment. Vietnam was steady with FAQ min 500 G/L quoted at $6,750 -6,775 a tonne (fob) HCMC and FAQ 550 G/L at $7,050 - $7,075 a tonne (fob). Indonesia was said to be quiet while Vietnam was not offering Asta grade, they said.

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78% of U.S. Families Purchase Organic - California Farmer

78% of U.S. Families Purchase Organic - California Farmer: Seventy eight percent – more U.S. families than ever before – say they are choosing organic foods, according to a study published today by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).

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