The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, January 05, 2008

CLIMATE & WEATHER
Inbound westerly system hits central Asia
Eastern Europe and Central Asia are reeling under the ‘whitening’ effect from a massive rain-and-snow spouting weather system whose next ports of call to the east include Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, in that order. ... More

CULTIVATION
Wheat acreage deficit narrows down
Coverage of oilseeds down 7 lakh ha; area under pulses drops More

AQUACULTURE
Pawar calls for integrated approach within fisheries sector
The Union Agriculture and Food Minister, Mr Sharad Pawar, on Friday emphasised the need for rededication to confront the new challenges being posed by threats such as climate changes that will have serious impact on the marine food security. ... More

COMMODITIES
Inflation rate up on costlier manufactured items
Wholesale Price Index of all commodities at 215.9 points More

PLANTATIONS
Pitch for home stay in arecanut plantations
To replicate Kodagu’s success in neighbouring places More

RUBBER
Active covering groups help rubber recoup
Kottayam, Jan. 3 The physical rubber rates turned better on Friday. RSS 4 firmed up to Rs 94.50 and Rs 95 a kg respectively at Kottayam and Kochi from Rs 94 a kg as covering groups and purchase agents remained active on the grade. Major ... More

BIO-TECH & GENETICS
Go slow on genetically modified crops: Expert
‘Kidney and liver problems have surfaced in rats fed with GM corn’ More

DAIRY & DAIRY PRODUCTS
Heritage Foods pref issue
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OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
Gujarat Ambuja Exports bags orders to ship groundnut oil
Ahmedabad, Jan 4 Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd (GAEL), a leading player in solvent extraction of oilseeds and edible oil refining sector, has bagged orders to export groundnut oil to the European countries to the tune of more than Rs. 200 crore, ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Pepper futures shoot up on tight supply
Kochi, Jan. 4 Pepper futures market shot up on tight supply and good buying support on Friday. January contract went up by Rs 442 a quintal while February by Rs 494 a quintal. Bull operators were aggressively active. As the futures were ... More

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