Browse Data and Analysis

On July 4, 2018, the Government of India (GOI) approved a significant increase in the minimum support prices (MSPs) for the kharif (fall harvested) crops for the 2018/19 season.

FAS India forecasts MY 2018/19 cotton production at 28.7 million 480 lb. bales on 11.85 million hectares.

On July 2, 2018, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notification extending the quantitative restrictions (QRs) on imports of peas by another three months until September 30, 2018.

Organized retail continues consolidation with larger players expanding through acquisition. Domestic and international retailers are building stronger cash and carry wholesale businesses.

The bill amending Pakistan’s 1976 Seed Act has cleared the first step of the legislative process.

This report summarizes the recent clarifications on labeling related to imported food packages.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) pegs cumulative levels of rainfall from June through September 23 at 761mm, 11 percent below normal. Kharif planted area decreased marginally.

FAS Mumbai forecasts Indian 2014 wine production at a record 17.3 million liters as cooler temperatures during February and March improved grape yields and quality.

Official statistics reveal marketing year (MY) 2014/15 planted area reached a record 12.7 million hectares.

Calendar year (CY) (January-December) 2015 fluid milk production is projected to increase to 147 million metric tons (MMT).

Post forecast centrifugal sugar production for marketing year (MY) 2014/15 at 27.3 MMT (raw value), a decrease of 640,000 metric tons (MT).

The soon-to-be-harvested sugarcane crop was largely unaffected by recent flooding.