The Andhra Pradesh government plans to procure 5 lakh metric tonnes of the Bondalu (MTU-3626) paddy variety this season after central government approval. Cultivation on about 2 lakh acres in Kakinada, Konaseema and East Godavari is expected to yield well, after the state had discouraged the variety for several years.
State procurement of a boiled paddy variety supports domestic paddy demand and prices in southern India, with limited direct effect on global prices.
After 168 past bullish policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.8% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.1%), and -0.4% over 20.
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