Psyllium,Castor and Guar

Psyllium
India
Sowing has started in parts of Rajasthan and Gujrat. Current weather condition favors the Psyllium crop as it requires less soil moisture. Dry weather and mild temperature are also conducive for the growth of the crop.
A decline in the arrivals as well as prices was noticed in the Dhanera mandi in Gujrat.




International
Iran
Light rains (10-100 mm) in the regions where Psyllium is grown is beneficial for the crop which is in growing stages.

Pakistan
Sowing has started in the Sindh region of Pakistan. Current weather supports the sowing of the crop.

China
Moderate rains has improved the soil moisture of the region where Psyllium is grown.


Castor
India
Rainfall in the regions of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are beneficial for the crop which is in growth stage.
No rainfall in Gujarat and Rajasthan is a matter of concern as the crop is likely to be effected. Both Gujrat and Rajasthan contributes 90% to the total production of Castor seeds.
Moderate rainfall is predicted in southern part of Gujrat on 9th and 10th of november. This rainfall will bring some relief to the concerned farmers.
The arrivals in the rajkot mandi have increased by 2 tonnes in the last 3 days . However no significant change has been noticed in the prices.



International
Brazil
Moderate rainfall in the regions where Castor is planted will boost crop production.

Russia
Precipitation in form of rains and snowfall have have slowed down the harvesting of the Castor crop. Harvesting is reported to be 70% complete.



Guar
India
Harvesting is getting pace. Low production has been reported from poor rains in the growing areas in Rajasthan and Haryana.
Exports this year are expected to be 2 lakh tonnes and domestic demand expected at 0.50 lakh tonne(Indian Guar Gum Association) .
There are reports of farmers shifting to other crops in the markets. There is an increase in demand of by products of guar like churi and korma.
The arrivals at Bikaner mandi decreased by 4.2 tonnes on 4th november however the prices increased by 2%.


International
Pakistan
Harvesting of guar crop is taking place. The production of the crop was affected due to less rainfall.

USA
Heavy rains and freezing temperature in the southern part of the country has furthered slowed down the harvesting of the crop. Due to low temperature the crop quality is also being affected.