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Ex-farm prices of rapeseed climbed over the course of the year

India’s organic sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with the total certified organic area expanding to 7.3 million hectares in 2023-24. Organic production reached 3.6 million metric tons, encompassing a diverse range of products such as oilseeds, cereals, sugarcane, and millet.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he didn’t own a cellphone. Now, a fully autonomous tractor drives through his expansive orchard, spraying pesticides and fertilizer to protect the trees that have for decades filled him with an immense sense of pride.

MALTA, Ill. — Advances in technology of agricultural equipment are giving farmers new opportunities to control various processes.“As we think about artificial intelligence, the three main things are how do we sense, act and decide,” said Clint Chaffer, John Deere product marketing lead for precision upgrades.

India's rice exports in 2024 remained steady despite earlier export curbs, with high basmati rice shipments compensating for a decline in non-basmati rice sales. The country's total exports reached 17.8 million metric tons, down slightly from the previous year. Demand from

The acquisition is part of RCPL’s aggressive push into India’s consumer goods market. Since its launch, the company has expanded rapidly, acquiring homegrown brands to strengthen its portfolio.

Key Markets: India’s fries now reach Southeast Asia (Philippines, Thailand), the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), and East Asia (Japan, Taiwan), where demand for high-quality, cost-competitive products is growing.

March soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) traded steady at $991/tonne (+11% month-on-month) during the week, supported by speculative soybean price increases.

The stabilisation of the price at the Jan. 23 low of 4,127 ringgit suggests the formation of a wedge or a small double-bottom.

Canada’s pulse industry is working hard to retain Chinese pea imports, farmers attending the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers annual meeting heard.

In a significant move to bolster India’s food processing sector, edible oil giant Adani Wilmar Ltd has commenced operations at its state-of-the-art food processing plant in Gohana, District Sonepat, Haryana. The project has been established with a substantial investment of nearly Rs 1,300 crore, marking a pivotal step in the company’s expansion plans.

TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans poised to fall into $10.26-1/4 to $10.32 range