Through the National Oilseeds Enhancement Program (NOEP), Pakistan expanded sesame cultivation from around 139,400 ha in 2022 to about 399,500 ha by early 2024—an increase of 187%—while average yield rose from 442 kg/ha to ~750 kg/ha (≈ 69% increase) Reddit+15PID+15homelandcommodities.com+15. Production scale-up Sesame output grew from around 34,000 tonnes in 2016 to approximately 301,000 tonnes in 2023, with yields climbing from ~448 kg/ha to ~752 kg/ha
Read MoreThe wheat physical market in Madhya Pradesh’s key trading center, Indore, displayed steady price movement today amid a moderate tightening of supplies. Wheat Mill Quality Loose was quoted at Rs. 2,700 to Rs. 2,750 per quintal, showing no change from the previous close. However, market supply was estimated at 500 quintals, down by 300 quintals compared to the prior trading session, indicating a slight contraction in immediate availability.
Read MoreThe Spices Board of India has issued a firm advisory urging stakeholders, traders, and the public to abstain from participating in unauthorized cardamom auctions, highlighting that such activities constitute a violation of the Cardamom (Licensing & Marketing) Rules, 1987. The Board warned that engagement in unlicensed auctions will attract stringent legal action under the existing regulatory framework, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of India’s cardamom trade.
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