New Delhi, 26 October (NNS):  The new crop of poppy seeds began arriving in March and April, and increased arrivals have helped keep prices stable in the mandis. Despite bumper sowing, strong export demand had rapidly depleted stocks. However, at the beginning of the new season, extremely limited old-crop stocks in warehouses have provided support to prices and prevented a decline. The market is currently subdued, following a recent fall of Rs 50. Turkish poppy seed prices in Delhi remain at their previous level of Rs 1300/1400 per kg. Despite the ongoing festive and wedding season, domestic demand for poppy seeds appears somewhat sluggish. At present, a sustained rise in prices seems unlikely.