# Cottonseed prices shoot up as shortage of top-brand seeds hits farmers ahead of kharif sowings  - The HinduBusinessLine

> Cottonseed prices in India have risen 50-100% above the MRP of Rs 850 per packet ahead of kharif sowing. The increase follows a steep fall in seed production last year caused by heavy rains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Demand for top brands is strong while overall inventory is adequate.

- Date: 2023-06-18 · published 2023-06-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/35603-cottonseed-prices-shoot-up-as-shortage-of-top-brand-seeds-hits-farmers-ahead-of
- Commodities: [Cottonseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CSM.md)

## Why it matters

Higher seed costs point to possible shifts in cotton planting, which could affect future cottonseed supply for meal and oil, although the effect on feed prices is limited.

## Read by commodity

- CSM: neutral

## Sources

- thehindubusinessline.com: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/cottonseed-prices-shoot-up-as-shortage-of-top-brand-seeds-hits-farmers-ahead-of-kharif-sowings/article66982860.ece

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