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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