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AgriExchange Vol: 274 Thu, Jun 30, 2011
 
1.   
India to double mango exports
30 Jun 2011
India, the largest producer of mangoes in the world, plans measures to double its fresh mango exports, a top government official said. In this regard the country is working on infrastructure development and also establishing linkage of production hub with markets that will help improve its export competitiveness. “The linkage of production hub with.....
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2.   
Centre likely to open up foodgrain exports
30 Jun 2011
At long last, the Centre is likely to open up foodgrain exports, albeit in a capped manner. Food minister K V Thomas said here today that his ministry was "not averse" to opening up grain exports "at the earliest." "We're not negative to it. We're reviewing grain needed for servicing the right to food bill and the EGoM will take a decision soon.....
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3.   
Malaysia-India FTA To Boost Bilateral Trade To RM46 Billion By 2015
30 Jun 2011
Trade volume between Malaysia and India is expected to hit RM46 billion (US$15 billion) by 2015 with the implementation of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) which comes into effect on Friday. Under the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (MICECA), the two countries will progressively reduce or eliminate.....
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4.   
India, Japan to implement CEPA from August 1
30 Jun 2011
India and Japan are scheduled to implement a comprehensive free trade agreement from August 1 to boost bilateral trade between the countries to $25 billion by 2015. Under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which was signed in February, the two major Asian economies will eliminate import duties on 94 per cent.....
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List of Awardees for APEDA Export Award 2009-10
 
1.   India: Litchi production more by over 60%
2.   Haryana targets increased paddy this year
3.   UAE Foreign Minister calls for joint action with India to deal with rising challenges
4.   Basic research in food processing is being neglected: Gvt
5.   Russia lifts ban on some EU vegetables after E. coli alert
6.   IIT-Delhi & Aston setting up green plant to run fruit processing units
Market Watch
Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 30-06-2011
Domestic Prices
Unit Price : Rs/Qtl
Product
Market Center
Variety
Min Price
Max Price
Wheat
1
Visakhapatnam (A.P.)
Lok-1
1650
1750
2
Rajkot (Gujarat)
Local
1040
1265
3
Gajsinghpur (RJ)
Other
1090
1096
4
Aligarh (U.P.)
Other
1070
1170
Maize
1
Shahkot (Punjab)
Other
525
1045
2
Dehgam (Gujarat)
Other
900
1050
3
Begu (RJ)
Other
1160
1190
4
Gonda (U.P.)
Other
1200
1290
Mango
1
Rajahmundry (A.P.)
Keshar
1700
2500
2
Sohela (Orissa)
Other
3000
3100
3
Firozepur City (Punjab)
Other
1500
2500
4
Jodhpur(F&V) (RJ)
Other
600
2500
Litchi
1
Firozepur City (Punjab)
Other
4000
6000
2
Chamba (H.P.)
Litchi
4500
5000
3
Dehradoon (Uttrakhand)
Other
1200
3500
Source: www.agmarknet.nic.in
Egg
Price on 30-06-2011
Product
Market Center
Price
1
Vijayawada
239
2
Nagapur
255
3
Hyderabad
239
4
Ahmedabad
263
Source: www.e2necc.com
International Prices
Unit Price : US$ / package
 
Price on 30-06-2011
Product
Market Center Origin Variety Low High
Cucumbers     Package: cartons film wrapped
1
Atlanta
Canada
Long Seedless
12
14.50
2
Boston
Florida
Long Seedless
11
11
3
Chicago
Mexico
Long Seedless
10
10
Mangoes     Package: flats 1 layer
1
Boltimore
Mexico
Kent
7
7
2
Chicago
Mexico
Kent
7
7.50
3
Boston
Mexico
Kent
7.50
7.50
Bananas     Package: 15 lb cartons
1
Boltimore
Costa Rica
Baby
14
14
2
Chicago
Guatemala
Baby
13.50
14
3
New York
Ecuador
Baby
10
12
Source: USDA
 
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