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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