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Monsoon Update – Optimism High yet Monsoon Below Expectation, India – 12/09/16

13th September 2016

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<p>As of Sept. 1, reservoirs were at 67 percent capacity whereas they were at 59 percent capacity on the same date a year ago. Planted acreage is higher than last year due to improved soil and sub-soil moisture conditions. A switch to food crop planting could trigger imports of other commodities for further processing.</p>

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