Friday, December 17, 2010





Mustard

There are projections of bumper Mustard crop this year riding on higher acreage and favourable weather conditions. The crop is in initiation of flowering stage in major growing districts and there is no major threat of pests and disease yet. Mustard production in 2010-11 is expected to increase by 10-15%.

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Wheat

Optimum temperature for germination of Wheat is 20-22°C. Dry weather and suitable current temperature prevails over Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is favorable for the growth and development of the crop. Area under delayed sowing in Haryana was likely to increase owing to extended monsoon which has resulted in late harvesting of major kharif crops.

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Grape


Grape is in flowering stage in major producing districts of Maharasthra and north Karnataka. Mild temperatures in these areas will be congenial for growth and development of the crop but cloudy weather in Sangli and Satara regions of Maharasthra will hit the crop.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010




Sugarcane North

Sugarcane harvesting is in full swing in Uttar Pradesh. Crushing has begun in the mills. Late rainfall this year resulted in higher moisture content in cane, leading to a lower recovery of sucrose - an intermediary product. Sugarcane harvest has been delayed in Uttar Pradesh this year by nearly a month due to a tussle between farmers and sugar mills over cane prices.

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Turmeric

Wet weather conditions in the growing regions are expected to delay the harvesting operations while the arrivals usually start reaching the markets from January onwards. Production in 2011 is expected to be around 65 lakh bags as compared with 45 lakh bags last year.

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Pea

Pea crop is in seed development to flowering stages in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Dry weather will have mixed effects as sunny skies will prevent any pest or diseases infestation whereas crop growth can take a hit due to lack of moisture.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010




Sugarcane South

Dry weather forecast in Maharashtra and most of Karnataka that is congenial for the Sugarcane crop at maturity stage. Harvesting of Sugarcane has started in major growing regions of Maharashtra. Crop yield is likely to be better than last year.

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Potato

Potato is in tuber bulking stage. Optimum temperatures are favourable for crop growth in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. The early sown crop is in maturity stage and arrivals also started at some places. Dry weather will favour harvesting operations wherever the crop is at maturity.

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Black Pepper

Light showers received and forecast in parts of Kerala, south Tamil Nadu and isolated rain over Karnataka stands favourable for the Black Pepper vines. Optimum moisture and humidity coupled with irrigation will be helpful for the growth of Pepper vines. Weather is also favourable for healthy growth of newly planted vines. Forecast rains are also likely to delay pepper harvesting in Kerala.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010





Wheat

The dry weather conditions persist in parts of Central India and Uttar Pradesh are likely to hamper the growth of the crop that is in germination to growth stage. The forecast dry weather is not favourable as crop requires water for growth.

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Chana

Chana is a cool weather crop .Current temperature is optimum and clear skies will facilitate the crop growth in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The acreage under chana in Madhya Pradesh increases by 1.8 percent this year. Chana crop is in germination stage in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

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Barley


Sowing operations of barley is in progress. Persisting weather conditions in Rajasthan , Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are favourable for the crop growth. The early sown crop is in germination stage in the above areas.

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Friday, December 10, 2010





Wheat

Dry weather persists in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is favorable for the crop that is in germination to tillering stage. Optimum temperature for germination is 20-22°C. Prevailing weather will be helpful for crop growth while dry weather in Madhya Pradesh is helpful for sowing operations that are continuing.

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Sugarcane North

Harvesting operations have been started in major growing states as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. The crop got affected by heavy rainfall and floods in Uttar Pradesh this year and resulted in high moisture content in the crop. Production in Punjab has increased as compared to last year because of a rise in acreage.

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Black pepper

Light showers forecast in parts of Kerala and south interior Karnataka stands favourable for the pepper vines. Optimum moisture and humidity coupled with irrigation will keep the pepper vines in healthy growing conditions in other major belts. Weather is also favourable for healthy growth of newly planted vines.

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Thursday, December 9, 2010




Jeera

Jeera sowing continues in Gujarat and 50% of it is complete. Sowing of Jeera was delayed due to rains received in Gujarat during November but it is under full swing in Rajasthan now. Weather outlook is favourable for the crop.

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Chilli

The recent heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu caused damage to the crop. Overall production is expected to be higher due to a rise in acreage. However, prices have increased due to the adverse weather effect on the productivity of the crop.

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Grapes

The early sown grape crop is in flowering to fruiting stage in Maharashtra region. Dry weather persists in the coastal areas and will favour the crop development and growth. Rain during this stage may harm the crop.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010




Mustard

Dry weather and cool nights in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will favour the crop production that is in germination to flowering stage. Mustard planting in the northern states was 18.5% lower than the target of 3.2 million hectares by December 2, but is 23% higher than last year's coverage.

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Arhar

The arrivals of Arhar from Karnataka and other major growing regions are gaining momentum. Harvesting and post harvesting operations are near completion in Uttar Pradesh. Arhar crop was adversely affected by untimely rains in parts of Maharashtra and AP. Yield will not be on the expected lines this year.

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Chana

It requires cool temperature for growth (15-25 C). Severe frost is harmful for its growth and development. Heavy rain at the time of germination will cause severe damage to the crop. The cloudy and precipitative weather conditions in north Madhya Maharashtra and Vidarbha region will negatively affect the crop. However, optimum climatic conditions in Madhya Pradesh will be helpful for the crop growth.


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Tuesday, December 7, 2010




Wheat

Light to moderate rain forecast in Madhya Maharashtra and Vidrarbha region will harm the growth and development of the crop. Sowing has started in Madhya Pradesh. Dry weather prevailing in Madhya Pradesh is beneficial for sowing operations. Current dry weather is congenial for the early sown crop in Uttar Pradesh where crop is at germination stage.

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Barley

Barley requires cool weather during early growth stage. Sowing operations is near completion in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan. Prevailing weather in the above states is favourable for the germination of early sown crop.

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Cardamom


Weather outlook remains favourable for Cardamom as rains are being received as well as expected in south Kerala and North Karnataka that will boost production. Cardamom is mostly at flowering to capsule development stages in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and likely rains will boost the formation of capsules.

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Monday, December 6, 2010




Pea


Dry weather persists in Pea growing areas of Rajasthan and Haryana that is favourable for the pod development stage of the crop. Current temperatures are congenial and will increase the crop yield.

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Potato


Optimum temperature is 18-20 C for pre-tuber initiation phase and around 18 C in post-tuber initiation stage. The persisting weather conditions in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is favourable for the crop growth that is in post-tuber initiation stage.

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Turmeric

Weather outlook remains adverse for the Turmeric crop as required clear and sunny weather is hardly experienced for the last few days in Turmeric growing areas. Precipitative weather conditions in Tamil Nadu will delay the arrivals.

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Friday, December 3, 2010




Mustard

The winter rains in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh has significantly helped the acreage and consequently production, particularly in Rajasthan which is major state. The crop is in germination to flowering stage. Persisting weather conditions will be helpful for the development of the crop.

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Chilli


The crop has been adversely affected due to heavy rains during growth and maturation stages especially in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The current weather conditions are favourable for chilli in parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra region as dry and sunny weather is expected.

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Sugarcane South


Sugarcane crop is affected adversely due to unseasonal rainfall occured over Maharashtra region which is the largest producer of sugarcane. However the forecast of dry weather will improve the yields in the coming days.

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Thursday, December 2, 2010




Grapes

Persisting weather in major Grape growing districts of Maharashtra and north Karnataka will be beneficial for growth and development of the crop. Current temperatures in the above areas are optimum for the crop growth.

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Chana

Winter rains in growing areas of UP, Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra and Karnataka facilitates the moisture content of the soil leading to better sowing. The prevailing weather is congenial for the germination of the early sown crop.

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Guar

The adverse weather conditions that prevailed over the Guar growing areas in Rajasthan which created apprehensions of fall in productivity for the crop and delayed arrivals along with deterioration in quality of the produce. Harvesting of the Guar seed crop is almost complete and forecast of clear weather over Rajasthan may support increase in arrivals in the near term.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010





Mustard

Mostly dry weather persists in the major Mustard growing areas of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana that will be congenial for the crop that is in germination to growth stage. The flowering also started in some parts where the crop was early sown. Crop acreage is greater than previous year in Rajasthan.

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Wheat


Dry weather and sunny days will facilitate the crop growth in major Wheat growing areas of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. The crop is at tillering stage in the above areas.


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Cardamom


Weather outlook will remain favourable for Cardamom as rains are being received as well as expected in parts of Kerala and south Karnataka that will boost production. Cardamom is mostly in flowering to capsule development stages in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and likely rains will boost the formation of capsules.

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Friday, November 26, 2010




Chana


The monsoon rains over Maharashtra has ensured optimum moisture for sowing that may increase its acreage. Sowing of timely crop is already complete in parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat while sowing of rainfed Chana continues smoothly in the northern region. Light rainfall forecast in west and north Madhya Pradesh will facilitate sowing of the crop wherever it is left.

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Coffee


Unseasonal rains have hit Coffee growing belts of Karnataka such as Chikmagalur, Hassan and Kodagu greatly affected the Coffee output. Karnataka is the largest Coffee producing state in the country and the unexpected rain has led to dropping of the raw and red berries thus affecting Coffee production.

Untimely rain not only affect standing crop but also cause damage to the already arrived crops in homes and various grain markets due to increased moisture content in the crop as it is not possible to dry the grains due to cloudy sky.

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Wheat

Persistant weather conditions in Rajasthan, UP, Punjab and Haryana is favourable for the germination and growth of the crop. Sowing in some parts of Rajasthan, UP, Punjab and Haryana is in the last phase. Overall crop acreage is expected to increase due to good rains and conserved moisture.

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Thursday, November 25, 2010





Mustard

Mustard sowing is almost complete in North India. The current dry weather persist in Rajasthan, Gujarat and parts of Bihar is favourable for the early sown crop that is in tillering phase is. Thinning operations are being carried out in most of the regions. Light rainfall forecast in some parts of West and central Uttar Pradesh , Delhi and Haryana will provide adequate moisture in soil and fall in temperature, which is conducive for mustard crop.

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Grape

Grape crop requires dry and warm weather for development. The cool nights (15-18o C) and warm days (28-32oC) is essential for successful grape production. The current weather prevailing in Sangli, Nashik and Pune in Maharashtra region is congenial for the crop which in flowering stage . The moderate rainfall forecast in Banglore region will harm the crop.


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Jeera


Jeera sowing requires bright and sunny days while nights should be cool. Recent rains in the key cultivating regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan have delayed jeera sowing. However sowing has been started in some parts of Rajasthan.


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Wednesday, November 24, 2010




Maize



Sowing operations are almost over in Bihar, UP and parts of north India. Kharif crop was damaged at many growing areas due to excessive or untimely rainfall this year. Current wet conditions in north Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, parts of UP are favourable for initial growth of the crop.



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Chilli



Heavy rainfall occurred over Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka that will bring down the area under crop as compared to the same period last year. India's Chilli output is expected to be lower and arrivals of Chilli in Karnataka are expected to be less during this season.



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Psyllium


Isabgol thrives well in warm-temperate regions. It requires cool and dry weather and is sown during winter months. The current weather prevailing in Gujarat and Rajasthan will favour sowing. Light rainfall in Rajasthan and Gujarat will be favourable for the sowing operations.

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Monday, November 22, 2010




Mustard


The mustard crop requires More than 70% RH and 12-25 C temperature with intermittent winter rains. The light to moderate rainfall forecast over South and East Rajasthan will facilitate the germination of the mustard crop. Current temperature and humidity in North-West Uttar Pradesh and Haryana will be beneficial to the late sown crop.

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Sugarcane South

The continous rainfall over coastal and west Karnataka will halt the sugarcane harvest for seven-eight days until the water recedes from fields. Crushing of sugarcane in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh is likely to slow down on reduced supply to mills because of the recent heavy showers in some parts of the growing regions. The recent heavy rain has hit sugarcane harvesting in many areas, leading to tight supply.


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Jeera

For jeera sowing, days should be bright and sunny while nights should be cool. Unseasonal rains in the key cultivating regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan and cloudy weather have delayed jeera sowing in India by a fortnight. Sowing has started in few pockets but it will gain pace only after next week because the current temperature is not suitable for sowing.


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Sunday, November 21, 2010




Maize


Sowing operations are almost over in Bihar, UP and parts of north India. Kharif crop was damaged due to excessive and untimely rainfall this year. Current weather in north India is favourable for the growth of the crop. Arrivals have begun in Maharashtra.

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Cashew

Widespread rainfall forecast over Kerala, Tamil Nadu and scattered over Konkan and Goa may affect flowering of Cashew. Temperatures are optimum for flowering of the crop but excess rainfall may prove to be unhealthy. Heavy showers at this stage can reduce productivity. Rainy weather is also likely to induce pests and diseases infestations.

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Turmeric

Heavy rainfall during the sowing period has affected the late sown crop in Andhra Pradesh and has delayed the arrivals. But the Erode mandi in Tamil Nadu is reporting good arrivals.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010




Wheat

Current weather in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is favourable for the germination of the crop. Sowing in Punjab and Haryana is in the last phase whereas it is picking up in the states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Rainfall over east Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh will increase the crop yield due to good moisture. Timely sowing, good supply of seeds and fertilizers will help increase the productivity of the crop.

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Chana


Light rainfall forecast in east Uttar Pradesh and east Madhya Pradesh will be helpful for land preparations and sowing. The weather prevailing in north India is favourable for sowing operations. The sowing starts at some places in Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.

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Guar

The off seasonal rains in the growing areas of Rajasthan have delayed the arrivals and reports of poor quality arrivals have been there. However, arrivals are expected to rise to some extent. Harvesting of the new crop has been reported in some areas of Rajasthan and Haryana.

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Friday, November 12, 2010




Wheat


Dry weather persisting over North India is congenial for the Wheat crop that has been complete in over 15% of the total targeted area of 28 million hectares this season. Sowing in Punjab and Haryana is in the last phase whereas it is picking up in states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Area under the crop is expected to increase in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and east Uttar Pradesh due to good rains and conserved moisture.


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Guar


Light rain expected in southeast & south Rajasthan will delay the harvesting of the crop to some extent. Harvesting of the new crop has reportedly started in some areas in Rajasthan and Haryana. Delayed arrivals in the mandis too had a moderately bullish impact on the prices. Some concerns over crop quality are there and the arrivals would start picking up from next few days.

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Jeera

Jeera sowing continues in most parts of Gujarat. Light to moderate rainfall persists here; causing drop in temperature that is favourable for the sowing as crop requires low temperatures for germination.

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Thursday, November 11, 2010




Turmeric


Expected isolated heavy rainfall in Kerala & coastal Karnataka and light to moderate rainfall in Tamil Nadu will adversely affect the yield of the Turmeric crop that is at harvesting stage. Post harvest operations will also be subdued. Small arrivals have begun from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra but these might get delayed or disrupted due to current weather conditions.

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Arhar


Persistent wet conditions and humid weather will cause diseases and pests in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. But predicted light rainfall in Maharashtra will be congenial for the crop that is in late flowering to pod formation stage. Light rain or showers in Madhya Pradesh are favourable for the development of the crop.

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Groundnut

Light to moderate rainfall forecast in Gujarat may affect the crop arrivals. Small arrivals have started in Tamil Nadu but current weather will be adverse for the post harvest operations. Groundnut is at maturity stage in Orissa and harvesting is already underway at many places. Land preparations have started in major growing areas for the sowing of the Rabi Groundnut crop.

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Thursday, November 4, 2010




Wheat

The optimum temperature and dry weather in Madhya Pradesh Gujarat, south-eastern Rajasthan is positive for the sowing of wheat crop where sowing will starts after 8-10 days. Light to moderate rainfall expects over coastal and South Madhya Maharashtra is beneficial for the wheat sowing which is near to its completion.

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Cotton


Picking of cotton continues in Gujarat and Maharashtra. With weather remaining dry and clear, it will facilitate harvesting and arrivals. the cloudy and precipitative weather in AP will certainly slow down the harvesting operations and may cause pretty decent quality decline. The cyclone in Andhra Pradesh causes severe damage to the crop.


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Guar

Harvesting in guar seed usually starts from late October and extend till early November.
Dry weather prevalent in Rajasthan is favourable for harvesting in Northern Rajasthan, while arrivals from Western Rajasthan may commence from Mid-November. Harvesting and post harvesting operations continue in parts of Haryana region. Full swing arrivals can be noticed only by the end November.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010




Cardamom

Weather outlook also remains favourable for cardamom which is in maturity stage. Light to moderate rain is expected over Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The weather is favourable for the development of fruit from the late flowers in Karnataka. Mild temperature and current relative humidity levels are beneficial for flowering and fruit development in Tamilnadu. Light rain expects in North Kerala .Plucking of ripe cardamom is in full swing in most parts of Idukki district of Kerala.

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Coffee

Heavy rains received during post blossom season have affected the flowering and seed setting,light to moderate rain received recently over parts of Karnataka and Kerala remains beneficial for the coffee crop. The prevalent weather in North Kerala is likely to affect adversely in the leaf-formation under the cooler temperatures for lack of sunshine due to rainfall forecast in the coming days but will benefit the crop which is at other stages.

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Cashew

The optimum soil moisture conditions provided by the rainfall in Karnataka region will be helpful for the crop . Good monsoon showers received in the parts of Konkan and Kerala coast will benefit the cashew crop, however, with heavy rainfall in the some parts of Kerala region, cashew plantations were damaged.

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Monday, November 1, 2010




Sugarcane North

Dry weather in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will facilitate the crop production. The normal temperature and dry weather is congenial for the harvesting of Sugarcane crop in Punjab and Haryana.

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Basmati Rice

Dry weather prevalent in the Basmati variety of Paddy growing districts of Haryana will boost the crop production. The harvesting of the crop has started in these areas. However, the crop is in maturity stage in Punjab.

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Cotton

The harvesting operations in Orissa and Gujarat are in progress. The prevalent and forecast rainfall in south Orissa and widespread moderate showers in Andhra Pradesh will harm the crop. Dry and clear weather in Punjab and Maharashtra will facilitate harvesting and arrivals in these areas.

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Friday, October 29, 2010




Mustard

Sowing starts in the major growing areas of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana. Dry weather and optimum relative humidity facilitates the sowing in Haryana and Rajasthan. Sowing will also begin in Gujarat shortly.

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Groundnut


Dry weather prevalent in Gujarat facilitates the Groundnut yield this season. Heavy arrivals are being reported from Gujarat. But rainfall during the pre maturity period in Maharashtra will cause some quality concerns in the crop due to additional moisture. A good monsoon has been instrumental in a good crop year.


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Wheat


Light to moderate rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, north interior Karnataka, south and coastal Andhra Pradesh will be congenial for the irrigation of the field in these areas. Dry and sunny weather in northwestern plains and adjoining central India will be supportive for crop sowing.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010




Soybean

The current weather in the major Soyabean producing states Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan is favourable for the harvesting of the crop. The arrivals of the crop continue in these regions. Arrivals have also begun from the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. The current weather will support the harvesting operations being carried out here.


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Arhar


Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Tur producing districts of TN that will affect the flowering and pod development here. The crop is in late flowering stage in Madhya Pradesh and at flowering in Maharashtra where present weather will be helpful for pod development. Dry weather prevalent in Gujarat is favourable for pollination and pod development.

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Mung


Moong arrivals are continuing in bulk in Maharashtra. Dry weather and mild temperatures are prevailing in the Moong producing districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will benefit the Moong arrivals. However, light to moderate rainfall is forecast in south coastal and interior Karnataka and will affect the harvesting activities adversely.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010





Basmati Rice

The hot and humid conditions prevalent in Haryana are favourable for the harvesting of the crop. The weather conditions are also congenial for the crop in Punjab for the crop at maturity stage.

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Urad

The dry weather prevailing in Urad producing districts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh is beneficial for the harvesting of the crop. The crop arrivals are good in Uttar Pradesh, mostly from Jhansi and Lalitpur region.

The crop arrivals have started in Maharashtra. Forecast dry weather in Maharashtra that will benefit harvesting. But erstwhile heavy rainfall has affected the arrivals.


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Cardamom


Isolated rain is expected over south interior Karnataka and south coastal Karnataka. The weather is favourable for the development of fruit from the late flowers in Karnataka. Mild temperature and current relative humidity levels are beneficial for flowering and fruit development in Tamil Nadu.

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Monday, October 25, 2010




Cotton

Light rain is forecast in coastal regions of Orissa , Vidhrabha region of Maharashtra,
North Tamil Nadu and interior Karnataka. The predicted rainfall in these areas cause some quality concerns by adding unwanted moisture to the crop. Harvesting has been started at many places in Maharashtra and Orissa .Cotton is at boll development stage in Karnataka and farmers are about to top dress the crop.

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Black Pepper

The continuous rains in the Pepper producing regions Kerala and Tamil Nadu will be beneficial for the crop . Good rains provide steady moisture supply which is essential for the growth of berries. Further dry period will facilitate the maturity of berries.

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Wheat

The weather is congenial for the field preparations of the Rabi Wheat crop in north and northwest India. Dry and sunny weather prevalent here will be supportive. The sowing is in completion stage in Maharashtra,Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

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Friday, October 22, 2010




Cardamom

Rainfall prevails in major Cardamom producing districts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala affects the crop negatively as it lead to fungus attacks on plants. Production is reported to be very good in the current season in the country due to highly conducive weather conditions as the crop required low temperature and high humidity prevalent in these above areas.

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Mustard


The Mustard crop requires low temperature i.e. between 28-30°C for sowing. Dry weather prevails in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab is favorable for preparing the land for sowing. The sowing will start from November in the above states. However, the sowing starts at some places in Rajasthan.

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Sugarcane South

Rainfall in Karnataka and Maharashtra may not affect the crop yield. It is forecast that the rainfall will reduce in Maharashtra in the next two days. But predicted moderate showers may cause some moisture in the crop that may reduce Sugar recovery in the above states.

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Thursday, October 21, 2010




Maize

The rainfall prevailing in Madhya Pradesh and Andhara Pradesh is expect to get reduce in next two days. The prevalent rainfall will increase moisture in the crop which is bad for yield prospects. The rainfall will also reduce in Maharshtra and East Uttar Pradesh which is good for the better yield of the crop . The harvesting is continue in Maharasthra and Rajasthan.

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Basmati Rice

The dry weather conditions prevail in the basmati rice producing districts of Haryana and Punjab is beneficial for the crop which is in pre-maturity stage. In Haryana the harvesting operations will start from the end of October.


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Guar

The humid and hot conditions prevailing in Rajasthan is congenial for the crop which is in growth stage in that area. The crop is in pre maturity stage in Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat. However the crop is in growth stage in Rajasthan. The humid and hot condition prevailing in the above states will boost the production of the crop.


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Wednesday, October 20, 2010





Groundnut

The harvesting of the crop has been started in Gujarat. Favourable weather and sufficient rainfall will help the Groundnut yield in Gujarat that is estimated to rise by 35 per cent this year. The moderate rainfall is prevailing in major parts of south Gujarat. The Groundnut arrivals have started in Gujarat and rainfall may affect the harvesting and post-harvest operations. The forecast rainfall in Madhya Pradesh and interior Karnataka will adversely affect the recovery of the crop. Small arrivals have been started in Tamil Nadu.

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Castor

The dry weather prevailing in north Gujarat will facilitate the harvesting of the crop. However, the crop has some moisture content that is negative for the quality of the crop.
Prevailing and forecast rainfall in Maharashtra, Karnataka and coastal Orissa will facilitate fruit and seed development. The weather conditions are congenial for fruit and seed development in Tamil Nadu.

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Arhar

Continuance of hot and humid weather is favouarble for flowering and pod development in Tur producing districts of TN. The rainfall may affect the crop adversely due to water stagnation. The crop has flowering stage in Madhya Pradesh. The rainfall and overcast conditions may adversely affect the crop here. The crop is in flowering stage in Maharashtra and hot-humid conditions coupled with rainfall may be helpful for pod development. Similar weather in Gujarat is favourable for pollination and pod development.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010





Soybean

Forecast rainfall in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh will damage the matured crop that is yet to harvest. The rainfall will disrupt the harvesting operations in the coastal and Madhya Maharashtra regions. But arrivals of the crop are reported from Vidarbha region.

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Cotton

The Cotton crop in Maharashtra is at maturity stage. October rains that are predicted here cause some quality concerns by adding unwanted moisture to the crop. However in Orissa the boll development stage is complete and prevailing weather conditions are congenial for the crop.

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Sugarcane North

Rainfall likely in the major Sugarcane producing districts of east Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will have no adverse affect on the crop that is in maturity stage. But heavy rain here may be negative for the Sugar recovery. The normal temperature and dry weather will facilitate the harvesting of the crop in Punjab and Haryana.

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Monday, October 18, 2010





Mustard

Forecast rainfall in east Uttar Pradesh and south Bihar will benefit sowing of the Mustard crop. The ideal temperature for sowing is 28 to 30 degree Celsius. Sowing of the crop is advised here as good moisture and optimum temperatures can be achieved now. But dry weather prevailing in Gujarat will delay sowing while it has started in some parts of Rajasthan.

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Wheat

The weather is congenial for the field preparations of the Rabi Wheat crop in north and northwest India. Dry and sunny weather prevalent here will be supportive. Light rains ensuing from a Western Disturbance towards end of week may become instrumental in cleansing weed seeds by causing their germination.

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Basmati Rice

The dry weather prevailing in the Basmati producing districts Punjab and Haryana will be helpful. The crop is at pre-maturity stage. The harvesting will start from the end of October while light weekend showers may cause some quality concerns by adding unwanted moisture to the crop.

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Friday, October 15, 2010





Soybean

Rainfall is forecasted in the soybean producing districts of Maharshtra. Strong arrivals are acheived at Indore mandi in MP as the biggest soybean producing state and also in Maharashtra. The arrivals have also been started in Rajasthan,however bulk arrivals will start after 3-4 days .
According to sources “Indian traders are offering soya meal at much lower price than Brazil and Argentina, which is attracting importing nations to inquire for Indian soya meal. “

The total arrivals increased sharply whereas the prices got a slight increment in the last two days.

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Musturd


Almost dry weather is prevailing in the major musturd producing districts as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat. The sowing of musturd crop is continued and will complete in 8-10 days in Rajasthan. However, the sowing in Maharshtra is near to its completion.

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Thursday, October 14, 2010




Basmati Rice

The dry weather conditions are prevailing in the basmati rice producing districts of Haryana and Punjab. The crop is in grain growth stage . The current weather is beneficial for the crop. The crop harvesting will start from the 1st week of October in Haryana.


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Sugarcane South


The widespread rainfall is expected in the major sugarcane producing states Maharashtra, coastal and south interior Karnataka . The harvesting of sugarcane will start after 10-15 days in Maharashtra. However, the forecasted rainfall will extend the harvesting. It is expected that the production will be 20% more than previous year.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010





Mung


Rainfall is forecasted in the major mung producing districts of Maharashtra. Mung arrivals are continued in bulk in Maharashtra. However the farmers move to the sowing of chana and wheat.
Dry weather and mild temperature is prevailing in most districts of Rajasthan. Heavy arrivals will remains same upto 10-15 days. The crop arrivals are good from previous year but excess rainfall in Rajasthan adversely affected the crop than expected.

The total arrivals of groundnut have increased by 100 quintals whereas the prices have decreased by Rs 200/quintal in last two days.

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Cotton


The cotton arrivals in Maharashtra have been started .However bulk arrivals starts after 10-15 days. It is forecasted that North Andhra Pradesh may get rain. However the harvesting is continued in Andhra Pradesh ,small arrivals have been started.

The total arrivals of cotton have increased by 800 quintals whereas the prices have decreased by Rs 100/quintal in last two days.

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010





Soybean

The mild weather is prevailing in major soybean producing states Madhya Pradesh, Maharasthra and Rajasthan. However it is expected that some parts of Coastal Maharashtra may get light rains.
However in Rajasthan bulk arrivals will start after 10-15 days.
The total arrival of soybean has decreased by 2000 quintals whereas the prices shows a slight decrease in last two days.

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Groundnut

The moderate rainfall is prevailing in major parts of south Gujarat. The groundnut arrivals have started in Gujarat .The Saurashtra Oil Millers Association (SOMA) has put an estimated production figure of 20 lakh tonnes this time -- a 100 per cent increase from the previous year. Small arrivals have been started in Tamil Nadu.

The total arrivals of groundnut have increased sharply and the prices have increased by Rs 200/quintal in last two days.

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Monday, October 11, 2010





Coffee

The mild weather conditions are prevailing in major growing districts of coffee in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. However harvesting have been started . Less arrivals have been expected due to pest attack.


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Urad

The dry weather is prevailing in urad producing districts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The crop arrivals have been started in Uttar Pradesh mostly from Jhansi and Lalitpur region.

In Maharashtra the small crop arrivals have been started but the crop get affected due to heavy rainfalls occured in major districts. So less arrivals have been expected from previous year.

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Friday, October 8, 2010






Sugarcane North

The dry weather is prevailing in the major sugarcane producing state as Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Bihar. Harvesting of the crop is started. However, the sugar percentage in sugarcane is less due to high quantity of water in the crop which consequently effects the prices of the crop. The sugar mills have decided to buy at low prices.
The sugarcane department had estimated loss of almost 6 percent to the standing sugarcane crop due to flood in some districts.
In Bihar, the moisture is very helpful for the late sown February-March crop however the harvesting will start at the end of October for the early sown crop.

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Chilli

The widespread rainfall in the major chilli producing states Tamil Nadu and Kerala will be beneficial for the growth of the transplanted chili crop. Excess rain water should be drained out from the field invariably for airation and better growth . However, good production of crop is expected in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
However regular rainfall in the North coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka will be harmful for the crop.

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Monday, September 27, 2010




The southwest monsoon have almost withdrawn from the states of Rajasthan,Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh ,Uttar Pradesh ,Bihar and Gujarat. Westerly winds have set in.
Moisture depletion will take place at quick pace. Therefore it is advisable to conserve the moisture urgently under rainfed condition for sowing of musturd and gram and other crops in the month of October.


Pepper


Kerala

In the major pepper producing districts [Kannur, Kasargod, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Pathanamthitta, Thiruvanthapuram] the rainfall(cumulative),temperature and RH in the last ten days were 72.3-208.8 mm,19.6-30.5 C and 85.1-89.1 %. Crop is in the process of berry development at the lower reaches . However flowering is almost completing at higher reaches. The humid ,hot condition and rainfall will boost the growth of berry.

Tamil Nadu

In the major pepper producing districts [Namakkal, Nilgiri, Dindigur] the rainfall(cumulative),temperature and RH in the last ten days were 59.1-106.2 mm,18.3-32.2 C and 80.3-88 %.The forecasted rainfall will facilitate the berry development.

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Cotton



Andhara Pradesh

In the major cotton producing districts [Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Guntur, Nalgonda, Warangal] the rainfall(cumulative),temperature and RH in the last ten days were 26.7-134.6 mm,22.6-33.3 C and 77.1-88.3 %.The crop is in square formation and initiation of flowering. The rainfall and humid ,hot condition will be beneficial for the development of the above processes particularly in the long staple cotton varieties. The crop stages will be advanced in short staple cotton varieties.

Gujarat

In the major cotton producing districts [Kachchh, Patan, Mahesana, Sabarkantha, Ghandhinagar, Surendranagar, Vadodra, Narmada, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Junagarh, Amreli, Rajkot, jamnagar] the rainfall(cumulative),temperature and RH in the last ten days were 3.2-28.0 mm,21.8-34.4 C and 77-88.7 %.Crop is in boll development stage and difference of day night temperature may facilitate opening of boll among early varieties and boll development in late varieties.

Punjab

In the major cotton producing districts [Faridkot, Muktsar, Bhatinda, Ferozpur, Mansa] the rainfall(cumulative),temperature and RH in the last ten days were 40.3-62.3 mm,22.1-30.8 C and 88.3-90.4 %. The crop is in final stage of boll development and may likely to start opening of boll for harvesting due to differences of day night temperature. Picking of desi cotton will commence as weather is favourable .


Maharashtra

In the major cotton producing districts [Amravati, Akola, Yavatmal, Buldhana, Jalgaon, Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Parbhani, Nanded] the rainfall(cumulative),temperature and RH in the last ten days were 11.8-100.6 mm,20.7-32.2 C and 84.4-87.8 %.The crop is in flowering and boll development stage.

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Coffee



Kerala


In the major coffee producing districts [Kasargod, Kannur, Palakkad, Wayanad] the rainfall(cumulative),temperature and RH in the last ten days were 35.6-178.9 mm,19.4-29.4 C and 85.1-88.8 %.The berries are in the final stage of development in Arabica type where harvesting commences from October-December. However, at lower reaches in Robusta the weather condition are favourable for development of berries.

Tamil Nadu

In the major coffee producing districts [Coimbatore, Salem, Dharmapuri, Dindigur] the rainfall(cumulative),temperature and RH in the last ten days were 21.5-106.2 mm,19.3-31.5 C and 79.6-82 %.The continuation of rainfall and forecasted rainfall will help the berry development. In Arabica type berry development is almost complete.

Karnataka

In the major coffee producing districts [Haveri, Chikmagalur, Medikeri] the rainfall(cumulative),temperature and RH in the last ten days were 106.2-175.6 mm,18.8-29.1 C and 88.3-90.9 %.The continuance of rainfall ,and mild weather condition will facilitate berry development at lower reaches. At higher elevation in Arabica type berry development is almost complete.


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