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 AgriExchange Vol: 204 22-03-2011
 
1.
 Govt to tighten screws on FDI in seed sector
22March 2011
The government is considering a move to end the automatic approval regime for foreign direct investment (FDI) in seed development, animal husbandry, pisciculture and aquaculture in controlled conditions.The step has been triggered by concerns over the quality of genetically modified (GM) and hybrid seeds present in the food chain.
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2.
 3 labs to test Japanese food items
22March 2011
India has now put in place three laboratories that will exclusively test food samples coming into the country from Japan for radioactive contamination. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has informed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that it has granted accreditation to three labs — BRIT in the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.
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3.
 Turkish consumers to encounter new fruits
22March 2011
The Turkish Agriculture Ministry has authorized the one-time registration of fruits and vines that are not under protection in Turkey.According to data provided by the ministry, some 89 types of foreign fruits and grapevines will be registered within a few months.
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4.
 Grains, beans jump on hope for global demand
22March 2011
Wheat prices rose 7.3 percent Thursday, corn rose nearly 5 percent and soybeans rose nearly 4 percent. They joined a broad rally in commodity prices just days after Japan's crisis sent most contracts reeling over fears about long-term demand.
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1.
 G-11 nations officials to meet for Doha talks tomorrow
2.
 Vegetable prices rise by 20% as winter growing season ends
3.
 Brazil's switch to imports turns milk market screw
4.
 Fruit, vegetable prices continue to surge
5.
 Highest-ever wheat yield may rot away
6.
 Asian Stores, Eateries Drop Japan Food on Radiation Fears
7.
 DM signs MoU on fruits and vegetables expo
8.
 Ecuador could nationalize banana exports
9.
 Milk prices to rise despite export ban: Report
Market Watch
Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 22-03-2011
Domestic Prices
Unit Price : Rs/Qtl
Product
Market Center
Variety
Min Price
Max Price
Onion
1
Surat(Gujarat)
Other
450
600
2
Faizabad(U.P.)
Other
680
700
3
Parlakhemundi(Orissa)
Onion
1400
1600
4
Thanesar(Haryana)
Other
600
800
Potato
1
Surat(Gujarat)
Other
500
700
2
Udaipur(Rajasthan)
Other
200
500
3
Kotkapura(Punjab)
Red
250
500
4
Malur(Karnataka)
Potato
750
950
Apple
1
Jaipur(Rajasthan)
Other
5000
7000
2
Malout(Punjab)
Other
5500
6000
3
Indri(Haryana)
Other
3000
4000
Grapes
1
Hoshiarpur(Punjab)
Other
3500
4000
2
Udaipur(Rajasthan)
Other
1250
4500
3
Nahan (H.P.)
Other
4000
4000
Source: www.agmarknet.nic.in
Egg
Price on 22-03-2011
Product
Market Center
Price
1
Chennai
223
2
Delhi
206
3
Namakkal
210
4
Lucknow
224
Source: www.e2necc.com
International Prices
Unit Price : US$ / package
 
Price on 22-03-2011
Product
 Market Center Origin Variety Low High
Apples       Package: cartons tray pack
1
Baltimore
Virginia
Red Delicious
22
22
2
Atlanta
Washington
Red Delicious
29
30
3
Boston
New York
Red Delicious
19
19
Grapes     Package: 18 lb containers bagged
1
Atlanta
Chile
White Seedless Type
23
23
2
Dallas
Chile
White Seedless Type
22
23.50
Potato     Package: 50 lb cartons
1
Atlanta
Idaho
Russet
22
22
2
Boston
Canada
Russet
18
20
3
Baltimore
Wisconsin
Russet
24
24
Source: USDA
 
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