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A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
Malaysia's palm oil stocks seen to drop further to 2.24mil tonnes in April
CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices
Supply tightening boosts value for Malaysian palm oil
VEGOILS-Palm Oil Eases on Argentine Rains, USDA Report Eyed
13/01/2012 (Reuters) - Malaysian crude palm oil futures fell on Thursday, tracking an earlier decline in soy futures as rains in Argentina provided temporary relief to the drought-stressed crops while investors remained cautious ahead of a key U.S. report.
Benchmark Price On Anvil For Palm Oil, Jatropha
13/01/2012 (Business Standard) - The government has decided to come up with a formal indicative benchmark price for palm oil and jatropha, in order to curb the rising import bill on account of edible oil.
Crude Palm Oil Futures Decline on Global Cues
13/01/2012 (Business Standard) - Crude palm oil futures declined by Rs 2.70 to Rs 534.10 per 10 kg today, as speculators offloaded their positions amid a weakening global trend.
ZAMBEEF Pumps K13Bn in Palm Plantation
13/01/2012 (Times of Zambia) - ZAMBEEF Products Plc has pumped more than K13 billion into the Palm plantation pilot project in Mpika to develop a raw material base for its palm oil requirements and cut down on imports.
Malaysia\'s Commodity Exports Hit RM130 Billion In 2011, Says Dompok
13/01/2012 (Bernama) - Malaysia's commodity exports in 2011 were estimated to reach RM130 billion, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok said Thursday.
Felda Global Ideally Should Have Only One Strategic Partner
13/01/2012 (Bernama) - Felda Global Ventures Sdn Bhd (FGV) should ideally have only one strategic global partner, although talks are ongoing with several parties, sources said.
No Fresh Demand For Imported Palmolein, Soya Oil
13/01/2012 (Hindu Business Line) - Imported palmolein and soya oil declined by Rs 3 and Rs 5 for 10 kg, respectively, in Mumbai on Thursday. Absence of new demand and a weak foreign market keep stockists away from fresh bet. Malaysian BMD CPO futures closed lower by 27, 31 and 19 ringgits a tonne on weak global cues and lower demand at higher prices.
Burundi Government to Boost Agriculture Budget, Renouveau Says
13/01/2012 (Bloomberg) - Burundi’s government plans to increase its agriculture budget to boost food production in the East African nation, Renouveau reported, citing Gervais Rufyikiri, the second vice president.
Activity At Karachi And Qasim Ports
13/01/2012 (Business Recorder) - The Karachi Port handled 119,837 tonnes of cargo comprising 91,527 tonnes of import cargo and 28,310 tonnes of export cargo including 4,179 loaded & empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Thursday.
