India's sugar prices are expected to remain volatile as its area under sugarcane is down approximately 4 percent for 2016/17. Sugar is priced at $540/MT on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), and the trade expects that imports could be triggered if it reaches $565-575/MT. Sugar Prices Expected to Remain Volatile The area under sugarcane is down approximately 4 percent for 2016/17 with government of India (GOI) data indicating 4.54 million hectares were planted as of 22 July 2016 compared with 4.74 million hectares as of the same date a year ago and the seasonal average of 4.8 million hectares. Unfortunately, 2015/16 was a bad year for sugarcane as water was not available. As a result, many farmers harvested immature c...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
Kolkwitzia amabilis /kɒlˈkwɪtsiə əˈmæbɪlɪs/,[2] commonly known as beauty bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is the sole species in genus Kolkwitzia.[1] It is a deciduous shrub grown as an ornamental plant. In China, where it originated, the plant is cal...
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Like all marmots
An adult Vancouver Island marmot typically measures 65 to 70 centimetres (26 to 28 in) from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail.