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Despite stoking concerns of run-away inflation, year 2009 saw almost all agricultural commodities post good rise in prices with some like turmeric witnessing meteoric rise.

The surge in agricultural product prices seen in 2009 could stem in 2010, as production prospects for Rabi crop appears bright. Not only wheat is expected to see record production this year given the higher acreage and supportive weather, the production of major spices like chilli, coriander, turmeric and pepper is also expected to increase in the coming season on higher acreage.