Coriander drops on fresh arrivals

Coriander futures continued to decline on fresh arrivals in the physical market. Spot prices traded near Rs 3700 per quintal and fresh arrivals are reported near 1500 bags.
Total production of coriander in 2010-11 is estimated about 90 lakh bags and carry over stocks has been estimated 20 lakh bags.
However other trade sources are projecting much lesser production estimates of 60-65 lakh bags due to lower acreage of cultivation.
Erratic weather condition during the sowing period had decreased the acreage under cultivation. Arrivals usually starts from mid of February and extent till may end.

(Source: http://www.commodityonline.com/futures-trading/tradingtips/Coriander-drops-on-fresh-arrivals-11799.html)