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 AgriExchange Vol: 211 31-03-2011
 
1.
 Agri Min demands cut in onion export price to USD 175/tone
31March 2011
To help farmers realise better price in the global market, the Agriculture Ministry has asked the Commerce Ministry to further cut the minimum export price (MEP) of onion to USD 175 per tonne from the existing USD 275 per tonne.
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2.
 Govt may allow limited wheat export despite stocks
31March 2011
Possible wheat exports from India, the world's second-biggest producer, may be capped despite huge stocks and tight supplies elsewhere that have pushed up prices, experts said.
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3.
 Chief scientist calls on EU to prioritise food security
31March 2011
The UK Government’s chief scientific adviser Professor Sir John Beddington has urged EU policy-makers to take urgent and decisive action in shaping European agriculture’s response to the global food security challenge.
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4.
 NABARD recommends Rs100-crore restructuring package for Maharashtra’s wine industry
31March 2011
The wine industry in Maharashtra which is reeling under debt, is hopeful of receiving a bailout from the government, following the recommendation of a Rs100-crore restructuring package by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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List of Awardees for APEDA Export Award 2009-10
 
1.
 Dubai Chamber seminar indicates higher demand for consumer goods
2.
 India and China will do trade worth 100 billion dollars by 2015
3.
 Asia Grain Outlook: Corn Prices Likely To Rise In April
4.
 No polluted Japanese food imports in Kuwaiti market
5.
 Pakistan Mango exports : Delay in documentation hinders process
6.
 Rice procurement dips marginally this season
7.
 Obstacles Faced by Indian Firms Entering the Chinese Market
Market Watch
Commodity-wise, Market-wise Daily Price on 31-03-2011
Domestic Prices
Unit Price : Rs/Qtl
Product
Market Center
Variety
Min Price
Max Price
Onion
1
Deesa(Gujarat)
Other
400
600
2
Bangalore(Karnataka)
Small
500
600
3
Agra(U.P.)
Other
755
790
4
Jodhpur(Rajasthan)
Red
300
450
Wheat
1
Sonsar(M.P.)
Lokwan
1120
1120
2
Bangalore(Karnataka)
Local
1650
2100
3
Bankura Sadar (W.B.)
Other
1260
1300
4
Kasganj(U.P.)
Other
1170
1190
Apple
1
Sultanpur(U.P.)
Other
5200
5400
2
Guwahati(Assam)
Other
4500
9500
3
Rampura Phul (Punjab)
Other
5500
8000
4
Jodhpur(Rajasthan)
Other
2000
11000
Grapes
1
Narwal Jammu(J & K)
Black
4000
4500
2
Samana(Punjab)
Other
3500
6500
3
Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
Green
2000
4000
4
Sultanpur(U.P.)
Other
2300
2700
Source: www.agmarknet.nic.in
Egg
Price on 31-03-2011
Product
Market Center
Price
1
Chennai
223
2
Delhi
202
3
Namakkal
220
4
Lucknow
219
Source: www.e2necc.com
International Prices
Unit Price : US$ / package
 
Price on 31-03-2011
Product
 Market Center Origin Variety Low High
Apples       Package: cartons tray pack
1
Chicago
Michigan
Red Delicious
18
20
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
19.50
19.50
2
Baltimore
Chile
White Seedless Type
21
22
Potato     Package: 50 lb cartons
1
Atlanta
Idaho
Russet
33
35.50
2
Boston
Canada
Russet
18
22
3
Baltimore
Wisconsin
Russet
24
24
Source: USDA
 
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