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News
“Pepper exports increase 30% : Vietnam exported nearly 131,777 tonnes of pepper worth 408.9 million USD in the first five months of this year, up 30% in volume but down 12.7 in value over the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA).” – Reported on June 10, 2023 https://en.vietnamplus.vn/pepper-exports-increase-30/254438.vnp
Review
The news that Vietnam’s pepper exports increased by 30% in the first five months of 2023 is a positive development for the country’s agricultural sector. The increase in volume is likely due to a combination of factors, including favorable weather conditions and increased demand from key export markets such as China and the Philippines. The decline in value, however, is likely due to a fall in global pepper prices.
Here is a review of the news in India “Agri Picks Report June 08, 2023: Geojit ; According to Geojit, On Wednesday, Jeera futures continued rising, while coriander and turmeric futures too a breather from the recent fall and inched up on NCDEX.”
The news report is about the movement of agricultural commodity futures on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) on Wednesday, June 8, 2023 in India. According to the report, jeera (Cumin Seeds) futures continued to rise, while coriander and turmeric futures took a breather from the recent fall and inched up.
Current Affairs – Adda247 : Oct 23, 2022
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The Hindu BusinessLine – Oct 23, 2022
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